UNESCO designates Jordan side of river as Jesus baptismal site New Testament accounts of the baptism do not specify on which side of the river it took place, and there is no historical evidence of the incident, which took place more than 2,000 years ago. July 14, 2015 4:14 am
Water tests indicate baptism site safe Bacteriological tests at a baptism site in the lower Jordan River indicate that the water is safe for the Christian holy rite. July 27, 2010 6:37 pm
Pollution may close Jordan River baptism site A baptism site in the lower Jordan River is in danger of being closed due to pollution. July 21, 2010 10:40 pm
