Network of Islamic Artists
Meeting at St. Ethelburga’s (London, UK) on Wednesday, October 8, 7pm.
Film Night: The Baptism of Jesus Christ
For this gathering we are concentrating on the medium of film and will
be showing the documentary film The Baptism of Jesus Christ:
Uncovering Bethany beyond the Jordan. As part of the evening there
will be an opportunity to hear from the film’s director Mustafa
Gouverneur Henry and Most Reverend Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia
[tbc].
Space is limited; to reserve a place please email us at
nia0001@googlemail.com
It is a truly fascinating documentary film uncovering the pieces of
the ancient mystery of where Christ was baptized. Lost in time for
almost 1000 years, it is the remarkable story of the site’s
rediscovery and the ongoing excavations taking place there. Only 5% of
the area has been dug until today. Who knows what else lies beneath
this place and what it could reveal about Jesus Christ and the birth
of Christianity.
It concerns the area known as `Wadi al-Kharrar’ on the east bank of
the river Jordan, the “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” of the Gospels. A
complex of unique churches, baptismal pools and monasteries are
amongst the important discoveries uncovered so far. The area, since
the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, was a military zone and heavily mined
making it impossible of access. However in 1994 after Jordan and
Israel signed a peace treaty, archaeologists begun their excavations…
“A remarkable account of recovering a foundational part of our
Christian heritage.”
- The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. Head of the
worldwide Anglican Communion
“An important, groundbreaking film…This film takes its subject
seriously. Christians must see this film. Everyone should see this film! “
- Dr. William F. Vendley, Secretary General. World Conference of
Religions for Peace, New York
“The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Uncovering Bethany Beyond the Jordan” is
a beautiful film that will speak to pilgrims of all faiths…This film
is a blessing.”
- The Rev. Canon Charles P. Gibbs, Executive Director, United
Religions Initiative
Film Night: Wed 8th Oct, 7pm at St Ethelburga’s
Cost: free
Location: St Ethelburga’s Centre is five minutes walk of both Bank and
Liverpool Street stations (Zone 1). You can walk over the bridge from
London Bridge Station in about 15 minutes.
http://www.stethelburgas.org/aboutus.htm
NIA: www.n-i-a.org
http://niasite.wordpress.com/
