HOLY JORDAN BLOG

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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From Rabbath Ammon to Philadelphia: The sacred layers of Amman

Amman’s history spans thousands of years. It is no wonder that the Jordanian capital is a crossroads of civilizations, and a city of major religious significance in many different traditions. Its name itself is ...

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Byzantine Art and Architecture in Jordan: An Enduring Legacy

During Byzantine times, between the 4th and 7th centuries, Jordan underwent a profound architectural and artistic transformation that is still visible in the numerous archaeological sites that dot its landscape. Read More

John the Baptist, a Jordanian Christian icon

John the Baptist is a figure of such spiritual significance that he transcends the boundaries of different traditions. Christians, Muslims, Druze, and Baha’i consider the Baptist (also known as Yuhanna in Arabic or Yahya in Islam) a prophet ...

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Nehushtan: the Brazen Serpent high atop Mount Nebo

High on Mount Nebo, a striking sculpture of the biblical Brazen Serpent draws the attention of pilgrims and travelers. Made by Italian artist Giovanni Fantoni, this serpentine cross of sorts serves as a ...

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