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  • Tim M
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    The Bible points to the Jordanian side of the river as the actual site.

    If you are visiting this area from the Israeli side you are close but the actual site according to the bible John 1:28 states, (“All this happened at Bethany beyond the Jordan,) meaning on the Jordan ...

    Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023
  • manfreddng
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    The Baptism of Christ

    Jordan River flows from Lebanon, to the Sea of Galilee and end in the Dead Sea. It borders Israel, Syria and Jordan. Numerous events of this river were written in the Bible. Abraham allowed Lot to c...

    Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023
  • Temper43
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    A great site for Christian visitors

    such an important site to bring tourists, and is near Jericho, the site is being now renovated and it will be larger in order to accept more visitors. Amazing how the tourists feel when visiting th...

    Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
  • Bluebellplasnewydd
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    Border with Jordan

    This site is not so commercialised as the other religious attractions. Probably because it is in the centre of a mined military border area. There are wooden steps down to the river and if you want ...

    Reviewed on Dec 16, 2022
  • 619jeffry
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    Highlight of visit to Holy Land

    According to Christian tradition, Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan on this site by his cousin, John the Baptist. For those of us who were brought up on hymns which proclaim "Jordan River is chil...

    Reviewed on Dec 4, 2022
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