An ancient Christian area widely thought to be the site of Jesus’ baptism is to be cleared of some 4,000 landmines by Israeli military forces. Christians believe that Qasr al-Yahud, located about 10 kilometers east of Jericho, is the very spot on the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized.
The Baptism of Jesus is recorded in the gospel of Matthew:
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. But John prohibited Him, saying, “I…
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