![History in the Bible show](https://d3dthqtvwic6y7.cloudfront.net/podcast-covers/000/089/263/small/history-in-the-bible.jpg)
Summary: Jesus' identity as Son of God is revealed at his baptism by John, an old-style prophet who promotes Jewish ritual washing. Did John recognise Jesus at this event or not? The gospels differ. They regard the Baptist as a problematic figure, and treat him enigmatically. The synoptic gospels downplay him. The gospel of John (the apostle, not the Baptist) takes him over.