John’s “fit” wasn’t a vibe—it was a prophecy signal. Camel hair, wilderness, and a voice crying out: the Bible’s Easter eggs were screaming, “Prepare the way.” John the Baptist steps onto the page like a man out of place. Before we’re told anything about his theology, his personality, or his preaching style, we’re told what he looks like. We’re told where he lives. We’re told what he eats. The Gospel writers linger on details that modern readers often treat like flavor text,