This story appears in the April 2010 issue of National Geographic magazine. For a biblical stream whose name evokes divine tranquillity, the Jordan River is nobody's idea of peace on Earth.

On Tuesday, the Jordan River crossings (Kasser Al-Yahud) hosted an event commemorating the historic crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelites approximately 3,300 years ago. Led by the Jordan ...

For example, the Christian Bible details the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, making it a sacred place for many believers. Overview of Drought and Climate Change in ...

This video journey explores significant sites throughout the land of Jordan and reveals their connection to Biblical stories Numerous sites are examined including the river Jabbock where Jacob ...

"It’s time to call it what it is: a humanitarian catastrophe on a biblical scale is unfolding on occupied Palestinian territory, in the West Bank of the Jordan River and in the Gaza Strip," he said.