Friday, November 7, 2008

Shalom #17

An integral part of the ancient Holy Land,  Jordan has some special sites pertaining to the Old and New Testaments.  Mt. Nebo is a peak on the west Jordanian Plateau facing the Jordan Valley.  This area was ruled by the Amorites, whom Moses defeated.  Moses was taken atop Mt. Nebo where he was able to see the Promised Land and also where Christians believe he was buried (Deut.34).  However, the JST and Alma clarify that Moses was translated. 


Looking into the Promised Land from Mt. Nebo.
Looking down from Mt. Nebo we were able to see
where the Israelites camped before they were allowed
to enter into the Promise Land.