Original: One of the chief works of Mandaean scripture , accessible to laymen and initiates alike , is the DraÅ a d-Iahia '' The Book of John the Baptist '' ( text ; German translation ) , which includes a dialogue between John and Jesus .
Simplified: One of the most important works of Mandaean scripture is the DraÅ a d-Iahia '' the Book of John the Baptist '' . This book is accessible to both laymen and initiates .