Judaean Desert
- Masada
- Dead Sea
- Qumran
- St. George's Monastery at the Wadi Qelt
Visit
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Stop by the shores of theDead Sea for a quick dip in the salt and mineral laden waters.
Travel to Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scroll discovery, to discuss the mysterious community of Essenes who once lived on the shores of theDead Sea .
Travel toJericho and visit the ruins of the ancient city, which was conquered by Joshua (Josh. 6: 1, 2, 20). From Jericho , you can see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt. 4: 1-11). Even today, the road from Jericho to Jerusalem twists for miles as it climbs from below sea level into the Judean Mountains
At the Qasr al Yahud Baptismal Site on the River Jordan we will recall the baptism of Jesus and, with a sprinkle,
we will remember our own baptism.
Stop by the shores of the
Travel to Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scroll discovery, to discuss the mysterious community of Essenes who once lived on the shores of the
Travel to
At the Qasr al Yahud Baptismal Site on the River Jordan we will recall the baptism of Jesus and, with a sprinkle,
