Perea or Peraea (Greek: Περαία, "the country beyond") was the term used mainly during the early Roman period for part of ancient Transjordan. It lay broadly east of Judea and Samaria, which …

Jan 4, 2022 · Because of its central location and its connection to the Jordan River, Perea is a region that impacted both the Old and New Testaments. Although not mentioned by name in …

Mar 27, 2024 · Though it is not specifically named in Scripture, biblical scholars often refer to this region as Perea. But what happened when Jesus visited Perea? What should Christians know …

Nov 4, 2024 · While Jesus’ earthly ministry focused primarily on Jews, his work in Perea reveals how the Kingdom of God extends to all nations. Perea had become a diverse region with …

The Bethany of John 1:28 where Jesus was baptized is described as “beyond the Jordan.” Jesus certainly passed through Perea on His many journeys from Nazareth to Jerusalem in the years …

Perea (from Greek: peran (iordanou) ["beyond Jordan"]) was a district on the east side of the Jordan river whose northern border was south of Pella in the Decapolis and whose southern …

Perea’s biblical significance lies in its function as a vital landscape bridging Galilee and Judea, and it served as a key site of John the Baptist’s baptismal ministry and Jesus’ itinerant teaching.

Perea, a diverse region governed by Herod Antipas during Jesus' time, was pivotal for Jesus' ministry and the Perean mission. It included Pella where Jesus was baptized and successful …

Jan 13, 2024 · – The biblical accounts present Perea as a place of “in-betweeness” as Jesus moved from the familiarity of Galilee to the hostility awaiting him in Jerusalem. – Perea …

Óscar Andrés Perea Abonce (born 27 September 2005) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Strasbourg.