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BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN – JOHN THE BAPTIST'S SETTLEMENT
Some 2000 years ago, John the Baptist lived and baptized in a
settlement called "Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was
baptizing," John 1:28. This important site of early
Christianity, which Jesus also visited, has now been
rediscovered in Jordan, about (1500 meters) east of Jordan
River. It is being carefully excavated by international
archaeologists in preparation for receiving visitors and
pilgrims.
The Bethany in the present Kingdom of Jordan (is 45 kilometers
west of Amman), where John the Baptist lived and baptized, has
always been identified with several ancient prophets and
biblical episodes associated with the Jordan River area. These
include John the Baptist's mission. The baptism of Jesus,
Joshua's crossing of the Jordan River, the last days of Moses,
and the Prophets Elijah and Elisha. This Bethany area has also
been known as Bethania and Bethabara as depicted on the 6th
century mosaic map located at the Saint George's church in
Madaba (35 kilometers from Amman), (15 minutes from the hotels
down at the Dead Sea).
The excursion is in the morning time.
| DAY + DATE |
TOUR BRIEF |
COST PER PERSON IN
US DOLLARS |
| 26/04/08 Saturday |
Half day trip Bethany |
65.00 |
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