Blood of the Baptist

Take an original look at the tragic life of an extreme radical.

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Blood of the Baptist

A dramatic graphic novel on the life and death of
the last Old Testament prophet John the Baptist.

Art by Erwin J. Arroza
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Jesus in the midst of inspiring a revolution that will completely transform the world makes this proclamation:

“Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist.”

When one of the most extraordinary teachers, influential leaders, and divisive figures to ever live speaks so highly of another man, one should wonder who this man is. What made John so significant? What was his mission and why was it such a threat to the established order? Was he starting a revival or a revolution?

Like Jesus, John was an extreme radical unafraid to confront the deceptive political/religious leaders of his day.
John was not only a prophet, he was the last of the old prophets, a bridge between the Old and the New Testament breaking the 430 years of silence existing since the prophet Malachi. He was the only prophet to proclaim the coming Messiah and live to see Him in the flesh. In fact, according to Jesus, John was much more.

“What did you go out into the wilderness to behold? … To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.”

Drawing from sacred scripture, historical documents, and archaeological findings, our graphic novel will illustrate John’s life growing up in first-century Judea as the son of a temple priest. The story starts with John imprisoned by Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee and Perea, for publically condemning his illicit marriage. A mysterious admirer visits John while in chains, determined to find Adonai’s will for his own life and find out if John is truly a prophet of God.

Days before his abrupt death, John answers the visitor’s questions. We experience what it was like to celebrate Passover as a child, to be Jesus’s cousin, to live in the wilderness, to challenge corrupt authority, and to baptize the Messiah. Rotting away in prison, John begins to wonder if Jesus is truly the one who has come to set His people free. If He is, why does Jesus roam free performing miracles, while doing nothing to intervene for John?

The magnificent art will immerse you in a historical adventure not for the light-hearted, but rather for those not afraid to find meaning even when one is required to endure tremendous suffering. Prepare yourself as you are confronted by an emotionally driven, unexpected twist that will have you rethinking everything you just read.

This is the story of a radical, whose life is as dramatic as any Shakespearian novel and more tragic than any Greek mythology. For John’s life is more than a prominent myth. John’s unusual life and tragic death played a pivotal role in the radical reexamination of why we live, and how we should die.

Art by Erwin J. Arroza
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Art by Jeff Von Buskirk
Layout for Blood of the Baptist

John The Baptist

Art by Jay A DeFoy
Title Design by Brian E Lau

Art by Emily Zelasko
Colors by Brian E Lau
Title Design by Brian E Lau

Art by Bill Embil
Colors by Bill Embil
Title Design and Color Tweaks by Brian E Lau

Blood of the Baptist is a collaboration of some of the top award-winning professionals working today.

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An Original Soundtrack by Cindy Morgan and I for Blood of the Baptist

Nashville singer/songwriter Cindy Morgan is a two-time GRAMMY nominee, a fourteen-time Dove award winner, and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year trophy. Morgan has 21 number one radio hits to her credit, and has penned songs for notable artists including David Archuletta, Vince Gill, India.Arie, TJ Shepherd, Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Amy Grant, Glen Campbell, Mandisa, Natalie Grant, Michael W. Smith, Point of Grace, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Sandra McCracken, Josh Garrels, Sierra Hull, Kris Allen, and EchoSmith among many others.

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I'm honored to be working with the esteemed theological scholar Jimmy Akin. Jimmy is the senior apologist for Catholic Answers, a best selling author, an internationally known speaker, and host of the Mysterious World Podcast.

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