Posted on 01/03/2023 6:00:35 PM PST by marshmallow
Jordanian authorities have unveiled ambitious plans to build a biblical site where is believed Jesus was baptised.
The $100 million project will seek to turn the ‘Bethany Beyond Jordan’ site into a “tourist city” that will recreate how Jesus would have lived. They will build a first-century Palestinian village, along with hotels and restaurants.
"We will supply Arab-style tents and all sanitary services that will provide an authentic feeling," Sam Murad, chair of the new foundation created by the government, told Reuters.
"This allows us to be in concert with the theme yet at the same time provide housing at reasonable costs for pilgrims who want to spend spiritual time at this sacred location."
The site will sit adjacent to the UNESCO world heritage site which comprises the Al-Maghtas ancient monastery.
Following Jordanian efforts to demine the land between Israel and Jordan in the 1990s, many significant Christian archaeological sites were discovered, among those the exact location where it is believed Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist took place.
The land was then subsequently divided into three zones, one that includes the baptism location, another that became a UNESCO heritage site in 2015, and another in between. The biblical site would be spread across all three zones.
The Baptist World Alliance is one of nine organisations that have been granted the opportunity to build a church on the tourist site. Speaking to Premier, its CEO, Dr Elijah Brown, said the site not only includes the location of the baptism but also where it is believed that Elijah ascended into heaven in chariots of fire.
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I would love to see the Holy Land but at this point I dont even want to fly within this country.
“We will supply Arab-style tents and all sanitary services that will provide an authentic feeling,”
Uh...not sure I want that
I think they should sell honey and locust snacks to the tourists
I went in 1999, and have always wanted to return, but it’s a different world now.
Yes I’d love to go but
1) no $$$$$
2) not taking the va666ine(s)
is this why he doesn’t want to be speaker??
LOL
I’d want to stand on the rock where Moses stood.
Good one.
Lol!
A “Palestinian village” with “Arab style tents”? It would have been a Jewish village in the 1st century.
RE: I would have been a Jewish village in the 1st century
Call it Holy Land revisionism.
ABSOLUTELY!!!
“2) not taking the va666ine(s)”
Vaccines are not required to fly in the US or to Israel or Jordan. Can’t help with money as I’m with you on #1. Hope to fix that, but times are tough.
Thanks for the info.
If the Lord wills it, He shall provide.
God bless
““We will supply Arab-style tents and all sanitary services that will provide an authentic feeling,””
I don’t know what that means.
I just want to blast that damned dome and get started on the Temple.
Take a repositioning cruise across the Atlantic. It is cheaper than flying and far, far, far more comfortable.
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Kinda like a Jewish Shaker village
The last time I stayed in an Arab style tent in Jordan, it was divided into separate bedrooms, each with a king size bed with satin sheets. The sanitary facilities were separate bathroom facilities for men and women that included sinks, toilets, and showers. It was basic, but very clean. The bathrooms were in a separate building from the tents. Water was trucked in. It was kind of like platinum state park camping.
ok thanks for clarifying. I’ve been to Jordan once but I stayed in a regular hotel.
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