HOLY JORDAN BLOG

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

Jordan Unveils Master Plan to Expand Jesus Christ’s Baptism Site

Jordan has launched a $100 million plan to expand the area of Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the kingdom’s sacred site that is believed to be where Jesus Christ was baptized.

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Ajloun: A Must-Visit Jordanian Town

Filled with ancient ruins, biblical references, and local experiences, Jordan’s town of Ajloun is certainly worth visiting.  

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Walking Through Biblical Sites on the Jordan Trail

The Jordan Trail is a long-distance hiking trail in Jordan that connects different parts of the kingdom from the north to the south, ...

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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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