HOLY JORDAN BLOG

Madaba, The City of Mosaics in Jordan

   Commonly referred to as the “city of mosaics,” Madaba, Jordan is home to some of the most beautiful and oldest existing mosaics. Located a short drive from Jordan’s capital city of Amman, Madaba’s religious significance coupled ...

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Jerash, Jordan: An Ancient City of Architectural Genius

Jordan’s ancient city of Jerash is home to some of the Middle East’s best-preserved Greco-Roman ruins and architecture.

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Um Qais, Jordan: A Place of Faith, Spirituality, History, and Adventure

“They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee. When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town.”
— Luke 8:26-27

Um Qais is mentioned in ...

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A Glimpse into Jordan’s Many Biblical Sites

What many people may not know about Jordan is that it is home to some of the most important and beautiful biblical sites of our time. These sites appear in numerous scriptures in the Holy Bible, allowing visitors to experience, understand, and ...

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Sauntering in Jordan: Finding Peace and Purpose From Amman to Aqaba

In my desk drawer, I keep an article by Daniel Novotny, a dear departed graduate school professor of mine. Of the European practice of journeying to the Holy Land in the Middle Ages he writes:

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