Posts Tagged ‘River Jordan’

Jordan river barely a trickle theses days

Thursday, September 1st, 2022

Symbolically and spiritually, the Jordan river is of mighty significance to many. Physically, the Lower Jordan River of today is a lot more meagre than mighty. By the time it reaches the site, where Jesus was baptised its dwindling water looks sluggish, a dull brownish green shade. Read more

Landmines cleared: site of Christ’s baptism reopening

Thursday, December 13th, 2018

Thousands of landmines have been cleared from the banks of the river Jordan. Besides being the place of Christ’s baptism, the site is widely held to be the location where the Israelites crossed the river Jordan following the 40 years in the desert after the Exodus from Egypt. It is also believed to be the Read more