The Mysteries of John the Baptist His Legacy in Gnosticism, Paganism, and Freemasonry

"In "The Mysteries of John the Baptist, " Tobias Churton has produced a remarkably fresh analysis of the "herald of the Messiah." The great value of this book is that Churton provides not only a careful overview of the role of John, as handed down in Christian tradition, but gives us a unique and erudite reanalysis of the role of the Baptist using the lenses of Gnosticism, Freemasonry, and other esoteric traditions that have elevated John to a position equal to or superior to Jesus. This book is a truly invaluable addition to scholarly literature on John the Baptist."--The Reverend Jefferey Butz, S.T.M., Instructor of Religious Studies Penn State University, author of The Secret Legacy of Jesus