John The Baptist: A Play (1909)

by Hermann Sudermann and Beatrice Marshall

Book Overview

""John The Baptist: A Play"" is a drama written by Hermann Sudermann and originally published in 1909. The play is set in ancient Judea and centers around the life of John the Baptist, a prophet who was known for his preaching and baptizing in the Jordan River. The play explores John's relationship with Herod Antipas, the ruler of Judea, and his wife Herodias, who is infatuated with John. The story unfolds as Herodias seeks revenge against John for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104135922
• ISBN13: 9781104135928
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"