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Jordan prepares to inaugurate a new church – a symbol of peace in the Middle East
Date of source: الأحد, كانون الثاني (يناير) 5, 2025
The Catholic Church in Jordan is preparing for an important occasion coming up – the official consecration of the Church of the Baptism of the Lord (Kanīsa maʿamūdiyya al-sayyīd al-masīḥ) in Wādī al-Kharrār, the desert area near the Jordan river where according to the Gospel, Christ was baptised by...
Lecture delivered by Priest Dr. Munther Isaac in presence of South African ambassador to Jordan: 'Arab Christians: Between determination and displacement'
Date of source: الثلاثاء, كانون الثاني (يناير) 16, 2024
On Monday, Priest Dr. Munzer Isḥaq (Munther Isaac), pastor of the Christmas Lutheran Church, delivered a lecture under the title “Arab Christians: Between determination and displacement,” with the cooperation of the Orthodox Assembly in the Jordanian capital of Amman. During the lecture, the priest...
Jordan’s Ṣūfī council holds scholarly symposium on the Holy Qurʾān interpretation
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 11, 2023
The Ṣūfī Council in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan held a scholarly symposium on interpretation of the Holy Qurʾān, moderated by the council’s secretary-general, Dr. Muḥammad al-ʿĀydī.
A Difficult Dialogue with Dutch Arabist Dr. Hans Jansen Who Lost Faith in Dialogue with Muslims
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This text about Dutch Arabist and scholar of Islam Prof. Dr. Johannes (Hans) G. Jansen (1942-2015) is based on Cornelis Hulsman’s personal experiences with Prof.
Jordan church hosts musical event for Gaza
Date of source: الأحد, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 10, 2023
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Talāʿ al-ʿAlī, located in the Jordanian capital of Amman, recently hosted a musical event in anticipation of Christmas to enhance hope for an end to the aggression in Gaza.
King ʿAbdullah of Jordan addresses COP28: Climate threats magnify devastation of war in Gaza
Date of source: الجمعة, كانون اﻷول (ديسمبر) 1, 2023
King ʿAbdullāh II of Jordan stated that climate change is exacerbating the challenges faced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where hostilities between Israel and Ḥamās resumed on Friday after the expiry of a weeklong truce.
Churches in Jordan cancel all Christmas activities and celebrations
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 6, 2023
Reflections on historic conference to discuss Arab-Christian challenges
Date of source: الخميس, أيلول (سبتمبر) 7, 2023
On September 3, 2013, Amman hosted dozens of guests from all over the world upon an invitation from King ʿAbdullāh II of Jordan to attend the conference on challenges facing Arab Christians, in which the monarch stressed that, “Defending the Arab Christian identity is not a luxury, but a duty.”
King ʿAbdullāh II of Jordan meets Pope Francis
Date of source: الأربعاء, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 16, 2022
Within this article, the author highlights the significance of King Abdullah II of Jordan's November visit to the Vatican in relation to Christian presence in Jordan and the broader region.
To Love the Middle East with Widely Open Eyes: Russian Expert Maria Kicha on Recent Events and Today’s Issues of the Region
Date of source: الاثنين, أيلول (سبتمبر) 6, 2021
Maria Kicha is a Russian writer, a PhD in Law, a historian, and traveler. Apart from teaching at Russian State University of Justice, research of the Middle East is her key occupation. Even though she does not usually refer to herself as an Oriental Studies specialist, Maria is the author of three...

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