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John the Baptist
Dan Snow's History Hit
Closeness to God in the Wilderness
The wilderness is seen as a place where one can be especially close to God, as depicted in various historical accounts. Individuals like Jesus and a group called the Essenes lived in the wilderness to live simply and be closer to nature, believing that God would provide for them. This belief in divine provision in nature is a common theme associated with being in the wilderness, attracting people to seek a connection with God in this environment.
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