John came from the herdsmen, like Amos. He was dressed like Elijah of old, and he thundered his admonitions and poured forth his warnings in the "spirit and power of Elijah". It is not surprising that this strange preacher created a mighty stir throughout all Palestine as the travelers who were crossing the river carried abroad the news of his preaching and baptizing along the Jordan.
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