It seems you're reading an article by Ronnie Gill on the "John the Baptist Moment", which sets a scene for a small Middle Eastern town under Roman authority. The description is vivid and immersive, painting a picture of daily life in this ancient community.

If you'd like to continue reading the article, I can suggest clicking on the link provided (https://open.substack.com/pub/silvergill47/p/the-john-the-baptist-moment?r=2hw9a4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true).