The Only Use of
John the Baptist
in
The Chocolate War
- What was it the guy on the Common had said the other day, his chin resting on the Volkswagen like some grotesque John the Baptist?†
Chpt 18John the Baptist = New Testament: a preacher, and hermit, and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized)
Definition:
New Testament: a preacher, and hermit, and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome