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Jordan: A Timeless Crossroads of Traditions

Jordan stands as a vibrant crossroads of history, spirituality, and human ingenuity. With sacred sites tied to major world religious traditions and a rich cultural heritage shaped by centuries of exchange, Jordan offers an experience that ...

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Elijah in Jordan: A Shared Legacy Across Faiths

Elijah is a profoundly revered figure in most Abrahamic traditions. In these traditions, he is considered a prophet who carries the voice of God. Known as Elijah in the Bible and Ilyas in the Qur'an, Read More

Anjara: Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Mountains

According to biblical narrative, the prophet Elijah was born and raised in the hills of Gilead. In its serene landscapes lies Anjara –a small Jordanian village steeped in history. Located about 73 kilometers from Amman, Anjara is visited by ...

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Jerash’s Byzantine Treasure: Bishop Isaiah’s Historic Basilica

The Byzantine Basilica of Bishop Isaiah in Jerash is one of Jordan’s most remarkable ancient churches. Discovered in 1983, this basilica exemplifies the religious and cultural richness of the Byzantine era in Jordan, when Jerash was part of ...

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A biblical mystery, an exorcism, and two Jordanian cities

A passage in the Christian Gospels tells a story worthy of a horror movie. In “the region of the Gadarenes,” there was once a man possessed not by a demon, but by a legion of them, who lived near the ...

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