| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| Bethabara |
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(b th b´ r ) (KEY) , place, on the Jordan, traditionally located at a ford just above the Dead Sea, where in the New Testament John was baptizing when Jesus came to him. RSV: Bethany, following some ancient texts. |
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