# John the Baptist — The Age of Reason character guide

> John the Baptist in The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John

**First appearance:** 0009-part-i-viii-of-the-new-testament

## Who they are

Biblical prophet who baptized Jesus, referenced in gospels.

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