The Baptism of Jesus Christ- Uncovering Bethany Beyond the Jordan
The remarkable story of how the actual location of Jesus' baptism disappeared from human memory, lost in time for almost one thousand years; and the fascinating story of its rediscovery by an Arab Muslim Prince and an Italian Christian monk and the ongoing excavations taking place there.
Since the 1967 war both banks of the river Jordan were military zones. The area was dangerous and heavily mined making it impossible to access. The peace treaty signed in 1994 between the Kingdom of Jordan and Israel allowed archaeologists to begin the search...
What is the meaning of baptism? What is the spiritual significance of the desert and of visiting holy places? 1-hour of DVD extras include extended discussions on: veneration of Christian holy sites by Muslims, the significance of John the Baptist and Elijah; the spiritual meaning of water. (Watch Baptism Film Trailer)
"A remarkable account of recovering a foundational part of our Christian heritage." —The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. Head of the worldwide Anglican Communion
"An important, groundbreaking film...This film takes its subject seriously. Christians must see this film. Everyone should see this film! " —Dr. William F. Vendley, Secretary General, World Conference of Religions for Peace, New York
"It is a work of art! I hope you see this beautiful documentary." —Lucie Blodgett, The Voice-Tribune, Louisville
“The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Uncovering Bethany Beyond the Jordan” is a beautiful film that will speak to pilgrims of all faiths...This film is a blessing." —The Rev. Canon Charles P. Gibbs, Executive Director. United Religions Initiative
"Refreshingly, this film succeeds in being true both to the archaeological and the spiritual significance of the place.... It conveys the sense of excitement alike among archaeologists, biblical scholars and bedouin tribesmen as the site was rediscovered over the past few years. It reflects engagingly on the meaning of baptism in Christianity." —Revd. Dr. Liz Carmichael
, Tutorial Fellow in Theology and Chaplain. St John's College, University of Oxford
"Not since “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” have the worlds of archeology and religion collided so!" —Shawn Hudson, LEO Weekly, USA
Directed and Produced by Mustafa Gouverneur
Produced by Clay Lyons Morton
Edited by Masato Riesser
Camera Frank Muller
Sound Martin Andersson
A Ten Thousand Films production 2008.
www.TenThousandFilms.com
Feature Runtime: 54 mins - Extras Run Time: 60 mins
Format: PAL - Sound: Stereo - Aspect Ratio: 16:9
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