John the Baptist: a Biography

Was John the Baptist among the greatest people who ever lived? And if so what does that mean for all disciples of Jesus?John the Baptist was Jesus’ relative, lifelong friend and closest collaborator, of whom he said that there is no one greater who has ever lived.Charles Croll’s Biography of John the Baptist, gives a unique and fresh insight into the Trinity, whom he introduced to the world, and the work of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life: John was the Prophet of Pentecost.It is a book that looks at the man and his background as well as his message.John the Baptist: A Biography, sets out in an accessible yet rigorous way the life and teaching of John especially the way he interacted with Jesus and the influence he continued to have on the early church.”Whether from an historical or a spiritual standpoint, this is a fascinating, scholarly, very inspiring account of the life and legacy of Jesus’ cousin – the one he called the greatest man in the world. I couldn’t put it down and could not recommend it more.”Sandy Millar, Former vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, Honorary Assistant Bishop in London