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The Discovery of Elijah's Hill and John's Site of the Baptism, East Of
www.ccsenet.org/ass Asian Social Science Vol. 8, No. 8; July 2012 The Discovery of Elijah’s Hill and John’s Site of the Baptism, East of the Jordan River from the Description of Pilgrims and Travellers Mohammad Waheeb1 1 Queen Rania Institute for Tourism & Cultural Heritage, Hashemite University, Jordan Correspondence: Dr. Mohammad Waheeb, Associate professor, Queen Rania Institute for Tourism & Cultural Heritage, Hashemite University, Jordan. E-mail: [email protected] Received: March 13, 2012 Accepted: April 12, 2012 Published: July 1, 2012 doi:10.5539/ass.v8n8p200 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ass.v8n8p200 Abstract Recent archeological activity in the area of the Jordan Valley, east of the Jordan River in Wadi al-Kharrar, has identified remains dating from the Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic periods. These remains indicate that the area was inhabited during the time of John the Baptist and Jesus. They also show that monks and hermits lived in the region during the byzantine period and the beginning of early Islamic times. A brief description of the archeological remains is presented here as well as descriptions of pilgrims and travellers from the 4th Century till the present. Keywords: archaeology, excavation, religion, pilgrims, Byzantine, Jordan river 1. Introduction The site called “Bethany beyond the Jordan” (UTM coordinates: 0743979 e/3526317n; elev. -304) is located east of the Jordan River, west of the modern village of al-Kafrayn, and within sight of the town of Jericho west of the river. It is situated at the head of Wadi al-Kharrar and eventually feeds into the Jordan River around 1.800 km to the west. -
A Unique Byzantine Architectural Remains on the Eastern Bank of Jordan River
American International Journal of Contemporary Research Vol. 7, No. 4, December 2017 A Unique Byzantine Architectural Remains on the Eastern Bank of Jordan River Mohammed Waheeb Professor Hashemite University Abstract Bethany (“Bethabara” in some ancient manuscripts) has been identified on the eastern side of the Jordan River opposite Jericho and extending2 km (1,2 miles) east, up a dry river-bed called Wadi el-Kharrar. Now the site has been excavated and developed for tourism, A low hill on the eastern edge of the site is called Jebel Mar Elyas, “Mount of Saint Elijah”. Mentioned by several pilgrims in the Byzantine period, the site was identified in antiquity as the place where Elijah ascended to heaven. At the foot of Jebel Mar Elyas, a spring emerges into a series of pools where baptisms may have taken place in antiquity. Hermit monks carved caves in the rocks along the way and lived in them during the Roman and Byzantine era. Down near the Jordan River, excavation revealed the ruins of a Byzantine monastery with a church located at the traditional site where Jesus is said to have left his clothes during his baptism. Keywords: Archaeology, Religion, Excavations, Caves, Architecture, Byzantine Introduction Bethany Beyond the Jordan or Site of Jesus Baptism located on the eastern side of Jordan River, to the northern part of the Dead Sea in Jordan Valley. According to the Gospels, John was baptizing in Bethany beyond the Jordan, which was undoubtedly on the east bank of the Jordan River. Bethany is sometimes taken to mean Beth- aniah or Bet-anniyyah, which means “house of the boat” (Jn 1:28). -
Eliyahu (Elijah) ~ Part 1
Eliyahu (Elijah) ~ Part 1 In my last post, we concluded our exploration of the Letter to the Messianic Jews. In this post, I am starting a new series with a new format. I have never done a character study before, but I want to do one on the prophet Eliyahu (Eliyahu). Introduction Eliyahu ~ Who is this guy and what gives him the right to confront the King of Israel? Once you meet him, you'll never forget him. He is best known for his confrontational leadership style and incredible spiritual victories, Eliyahu was characterized by an unwavering tenacity. Despite experiencing periods of fearfulness, hopelessness, and depression, Eliyahu remained steadfast. The result? God used him to tear down Israel's alters and idols and change the moral and political landscape of his day. Eliyahu is one of the most unforgettable men of the Bible. On the one hand, he dared great exploits for God. On the other hand, he experienced fear, loneliness, and dark depression. Despite Eliyahu's flaws, God used him mightily and took him to heaven before he died. Background We first meet Eliyahu (“I AM is my God”) in 1 Kings. “Eliyahu from Tishbe, an inhabitant of Gil’ad, said to Ach’av (Ahab), ‘As Adonai the God of Isra’el lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither rain nor dew in the years ahead unless I say so.’” 1 Kings 17:1 (CJB). Other than being identified as a Tishbe from Gil’ad (Gilead), his parentage and early history are unknown. Gilead was located east of the Jordan River and settled by the tribes of Manasseh and/or Gad. -
The Spiritual Meadow by John Moschos
The Spiritual Meadow by John Moschos Moschos and Stylite Table of Contents Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Who was John Moschos? (c.550 – 619) ........................................................................................................ 5 An Introduction to Spiritual Meadow ........................................................................................................... 6 Moschos’ Prologue – To his beloved in Christ Sophronius Sophista ............................................................ 8 1. The life of the holy old man John and the Cave of Sapsa ......................................................................... 9 2. The life of an old man who fed lions in his own cave ............................................................................. 11 3. The life of Conon, a presbyter of the monastery of Pentoucla .............................................................. 12 4. A story told by Abba Leontius ................................................................................................................. 14 5. Abba Polychronius’ story about three monks......................................................................................... 15 6. Another one of Polychronius’ stories ....................................................................................................