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* [[John the Baptist]]
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The events of the [[baptism]] of [[Jesus]] by [[John the Baptist]] are recorded the [[Matthew 3]]. In [[Roman Catholicism]] the event is commemorated on [[January 1]]. In the story, Jesus comes to the [[Jordan River]] and is there baptised, and after the baptism occurs the heavens open and [[God]] pronounces that Jesus is his son. After this moment Jesus' ministry begins.
After Jesus is baptised, the narrative describes the heavens as opening, the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and a voice announcing that Jesus is God's beloved Son and that God is well pleased with him. The opening heavens echo the beginning of the [[Book of Ezekiel]]. Some ancient manuscripts read opened up to him rather than just opened up, suggesting that this event is more private, and so explaining why the crowds that Luke argues were present apparently did not notice. This, together with the symbology of the dove, is seen as representing the [[Trinity]].
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==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptism_of_Jesus Wikipedia - Baptism of Jesus]
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