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Galilee: in the footsteps of Jesus · Stop 14 · Day 4

Yardenit

The River Jordan between banks of reeds and willows, c. 1890–1900.
The River Jordan between banks of reeds and willows, c. 1890–1900.Photochrom, Library of Congress · no known restrictions on publication

In the Bible

Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

Mark 1:9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

Tradition

No old tradition places the baptism here: the Gospels put John at Bethany beyond the Jordan, and pilgrims long went to the river near Jericho. Yardenit is a modern baptism site where the Jordan leaves the lake.

Here today

Steps and rails lead into the green river under eucalyptus trees; groups are baptized or renew their baptismal vows, many in white robes.

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Land outlines: Natural Earth (public domain).