Loca Sacra
Jordan River
- Scripture
- Old & New Testament
- Ancient region
- Holy Land
- Today
Jordan River, Israel / Jordan / West Bank (opens map in new tab)
In the Bible
Israel crossed into Canaan; Naaman healed; John baptized Jesus.
Where it is now
Yardenit and Qasr al-Yahud baptism sites; river much reduced by modern water use.
Key events
- ✦Crossing into Canaan
- ✦Baptism of Jesus
- ✦Elijah’s mantle