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Recalling the Death of John the Baptist

Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening, and he was quite puzzled because some said that John had risen from the dead. Others said that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the ancient prophets had risen. But Herod said, “I beheaded John, but who is this, about whom I hear such great things?” So he wanted to see him.

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