Nearby Jericho in Israel was considered the place of Jesus’ baptism before the uncovering of Bethany Beyond the Jordan. With its thicket of reeds and tamarisk bushes lining the banks and ...

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Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...