baptism

Mine-free River Jordan shrine ends 50 year wait for Epiphany

Israeli de-mining efforts began in 2018 and included support from the Halo Trust, a Scottish-based mine clearance group.

By REUTERS
10/01/2021

IDF returns 5th century stolen baptismal font to original site in Tekoa

COGAT Archaeological Unit says the artifact was stolen by antiquity looters some 20 years ago; Palestinian official accuses Israel of theft.

Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee hopes to reach more than just evangelicals this time around

"Washington is more dysfunctional than ever and has become so beholden to the donor class who fills the campaign coffers" Huckabee said during his campaign announcement on Tuesday.

06/05/2015
Lecrae performing at the Phoenix Concert Theatre on December 3, 2017.

U.S. Christian hip hop artist Lecrae baptized in Jordan River

“Can’t be baptized in the Jordan River and make the same old music. This new album is gonna be special.”

Israel clears landmines from seven monasteries by Jesus’ Baptismal site

“Now this is a border of peace,” INMAA director Marcel Aviv told reporters as he stood on a small hilltop overlooking the monasteries and described the project to reporters.

When a rabbi and a reverend take a tolerance road trip

“As faith leaders, (the trip) gives a good example to the people that we serve. It’s to let them know that it’s good to get outside of the box and to visit with people.”

By RYAN FAIRCLOTH / AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
31/07/2018
Art

The People and the Book: John of the Wilderness

The Essene origins of Christianity

27/06/2018

Israel begins to clear Qasr al-Yehud baptism site of mines

Some 3,000 anti-personnel mines, anti-tank mines, and other explosive remnants of war are expected to be cleared from one million square meters of land.

The Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormons)

Are Mormons posthumously baptizing Holocaust victims?

Among those reportedly baptized by the Church of Latter Day Saints are the Lubavitcher rebbe, Carrie Fisher's grandparents and relatives of three living presidents.

By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA
24/12/2017
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