JORDAN - Bethany - Jordan River (The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ)

JORDAN - Bethany - Jordan River (The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ)

Bethany-Beyond-the Jordan  is one of the most important places in Jordan, where John the Baptist lived and Jesus Christ was baptized. 

Bethany-Beyond-the Jordan (The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ) is about 45 minutes drive from Amman (about 50 kilometres west of Amman).

Entrance Fee: 
* Jordanians: JOD 3
* Nationals of the Arab League Countries: JOD 5
* Other Nationalities: JOD 12
The shuttle bus and audio guide (available in 7 languages) are included in the entrance fees.

Opening hours:

* 8.00 am - 6.00 pm (Summer time : 2nd Apr - 31st Oct) => Last Entry 5.00 pm.

* 8.00 am - 4.00 pm (Winter time : 1st Nov - 1st Apr) => Last Entry 3.00 pm

For more details, click this link : http://www.baptismsite.com/

The Jordan River is associated with some other most important events in the Bible. Joshua, Elijah, Elisha, John the Baptist, and Jesus Christ all crossed it during their lifetimes.

Bethany-Beyond-the Jordan area is also the place of the ascension of the Prophet Elijah into heaven, which is commemorated at a hill called Tell Mar Elias. 

The Baptism Site Map :

On the way to Jordan River :

Jordan River from above:

Closer to Jordan River:

Jordan River up close :

The Baptism Site:

The Baptism Site : I was very happyyyyy to be there...Wowww..that is really the place where Jesus Christ was baptized :

As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. At that moment Heaven was opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on Him. And a voice from Heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased."

Wanna know more about Jesus Christ? See this very interesting link :http://www.bible-knowledge.com/what-is-salvation/

Near Jordan River, we also visited St. John the Baptist Church: