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Baptism vs. Immersion
- In modern Jewish thought, Christian baptism is seen as forsaking Judaism.
- David Stern prefers "immersion" to keep the conversation open, as the ancient context differed from modern baptism.
John's Elijah Costume
- John the Baptist's attire of camel's hair and a leather belt is a direct reference to Elijah's attire in 2 Kings 1.
- This suggests John is intentionally portraying himself as Elijah, signaling a similar message.
The Significance of Camel's Hair
- Elijah wore camel's hair to remind himself of God's irritation with sin.
- John the Baptist's similar attire suggests he shares this concern and wants to evoke Elijah's fiery message.