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 were situated on the western side of the Jordan River, and southwest of the Decapolis.

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 the Bible, this land “across the Jordan” is significant because of its role in the history of Israel and in the ministries of Jesus and John the Baptist.

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 Jews, Gentiles, and people from different religious backgrounds living closely.

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 before His public ministry. According to Matthew 4:25 and Mark 3:8, crowds came from Perea to be healed by Christ.

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 border was guarded by the frontier fortress of Machaerus.

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 preaching efforts in Philadelphia.

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 provided crucial opportunities for ministry as Jesus made this pivotal transition in the focus of his work.

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