Our knowledge of the figure of John the Baptist is very limited. We have only those references to him in the Christian gospels, where he stands alongside of Jesus. We also have references to him ...

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Response to a “dubium” on the validity of baptism conferred by “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” called “Mormons.” ...

John the Baptist preached in the wilderness, telling people to repent their sins to be baptised as a sign of their repentance. They needed to prepare for a greater person coming after him.