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Experience the awe-inspiring moment when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River in "aJesus is Baptized: In the Jordan River." This beautifully illustrated children's book captures the story of this momentous event, s described in Mark 1:9-11. Located at the meeting point of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea in southern Israel, Qasr El-Yahud is believed to be the exact location where John baptized Jesus. As described in the Bible, Jesus emerged from the water and saw the heavens open up as the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove. A voice from heaven declared him to be the beloved Son of God. This book takes readers on a journey to this historic location, showcasing the natural beauty and archaeological remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods, including the mosaic map of Madaba from the sixth century. Today, Qasr El-Yahud is a popular pilgrimage site where hundreds of thousands of Christians come to renew their faith through Baptism in the Jordan River. Written by an ordained minister and Bible teacher, Jim Reimann, "Jesus is Baptized: In the Jordan River" provides an accurate and faithful retelling of this significant biblical event. It's the perfect book to introduce children to the miracles of Jesus and inspire their faith.