Sections 72-84. Pages 70-81

Section 72. The gospel picture. 73. Notice by Josephus. 74.
Characteristics of the prophet 75-78. John's relation to the Essenes;
the Pharisees; the Zealots; the Apocalyptists. 79. John and the
Prophets. 80-82. Origin of his baptism. 83. His greatness. 84. His
limitations and self-effacement.


VII

The Messianic Call

Sections 85-96. Pages 82-91

Sections 85, 86. John and Jesus. 87. The baptism of Jesus. 88, 89. The
Messianic call. 90. The gift of the Spirit. 91-94. The temptation. 95.
Source of the narrative. 96. The issue.


VIII

The First Disciples

Sections 97-105. Pages 92-97

Section 97. John at Bethany beyond Jordan. 98. The deputation from the
priests. 99. John's first testimony. 100. The first disciples. 101. The
early Messianic confessions. 102. The visit to Cana. 103. The miracles
as disclosures of the character of Jesus. 104. Jesus and his mother.