Jordan baptism area, western-bank tradition

Modern identification

Qasr al-Yahud · Jordan Valley, West Bank

Coordinates

31.8372, 35.5398

Traditional western-bank baptism site and alternative mapping point for the Jordan baptism area.

What happened at Jordan baptism area, western-bank tradition

1. Jesus baptized by John in the Jordan

   Mark 1:9-11; Matthew 3:13-17; Luke 3:21-23

   The baptism area is disputed across the Jordan banks; both major traditions are retained. Al-Maghtas is a major traditional and archaeological candidate. The exact identification of Bethany beyond the Jordan remains debated.

2. The testimony of the Baptist to the committee of the Sanhedrin

   John 1:19-28

   Bethany beyond the Jordan is debated; Al-Maghtas is used as the primary candidate. Al-Maghtas is a major traditional and archaeological candidate. The exact identification of Bethany beyond the Jordan remains debated.

3. John's identification of Jesus as the Messiah

   John 1:29-34

   Bethany beyond the Jordan is debated; Al-Maghtas is used as the primary candidate. Al-Maghtas is a major traditional and archaeological candidate. The exact identification of Bethany beyond the Jordan remains debated.

4. Jesus makes his first disciples

   John 1:35-51

   Bethany beyond the Jordan is debated; Al-Maghtas is used as the primary candidate. Al-Maghtas is a major traditional and archaeological candidate. The exact identification of Bethany beyond the Jordan remains debated.

5. The withdrawal from Jerusalem to Bethany beyond Jordan

   John 10:40-42

   Al-Maghtas is a major traditional and archaeological candidate. The exact identification of Bethany beyond the Jordan remains debated.