Scholars Believe John Was Known As 'The Baptist' To Differentiate Himself From 'John The Presbyterian' (Satire)

May 21st 2026 4:21pm EDT

CAMBRIDGE — Scholars at Cambridge University now believe the biblical John the Baptist only went by that name to distinguish himself from other prominent Johns of the period, particularly John the Presbyterian.

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