Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)

Al-Maghtas

Al Maghtas (Arabic: المغطس‎), meaning "baptism", or "immersion" in Arabic, is historic place in Jordan on the east bank of the Jordan River. It is an archaeological site identified as the site of Jesus of Nazareth's baptism by Saint John the Baptist and is a third holiest place for pilgrimage by Christians.^[2][3] The site corresponds to the directions given in Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22 and John 1:28.

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