Daoud Kuttab

Jordan raising $100M for construction of first century village ahead of 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism
Jordan raising $100M for construction of first century village ahead of 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan — named after the Jordan River and ruled by pro-Western King Abdullah II — is organizing a major global celebration marking the 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s baptism.

Jordan unveils $100 million master plan for 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' baptism
Jordan unveils $100 million master plan for 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' baptism

'We decided on a biblical village theme that attempts to re-create a 2,000-year-old experience,' said an official in charge of developing the site.

Growing pains for Arab evangelical Christians in the Middle East
Growing pains for Arab evangelical Christians in the Middle East

Pressure from Arab governments and other Christian groups has only contributed to evangelicals' cooperation in the region.