02297cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500290014826400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350800750039452013080046953400450177765300460182265300370186870000350190585600430194034383UtSlPG20260610133802.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aSudermann, Hermann,d1857-192810aJohn the Baptist: A Play 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-11-20  aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive  a"John the Baptist: A Play" by Hermann Sudermann is a theatrical work likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the historical figure of John the Baptist, exploring themes of faith, morality, and the societal challenges during his time while incorporating key characters such as Herod Antipas, Herodias, and Salome. The play intricately delves into the conflicts between the spiritual convictions of John and the political and social pressures of the Roman-occupied Judea.  At the start of the play, the setting is a rocky wilderness near Jerusalem during a night illuminated by the moon and flickering fires from sacrificial altars. The opening scenes introduce characters including Miriam, who expresses fear of the shadows around her, and Hadidja, who encourages her not to fear the followers of John the Baptist. The audience is introduced to John himself, who is depicted as a charismatic yet challenging figure, proclaiming messages of repentance and the imminent arrival of a greater prophet. Tension builds as various characters, including the suffering disciples and townsfolk, seek John's guidance and hope for the coming Messiah, highlighting the desperate state of the people amidst oppressive leadership and turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGerman drama -- Translations into English  aJohn the Baptist, Saint -- Drama1 aMarshall, Beatrice,d1861-194440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34383