PLACE-NAMES IN THE FOURTH GOSPEL (I): AENON NEAR SALEM (JN 3:23)

The best attested Salems in Palestine are the two east of Nablus. Both had springs (Aenon) in the immediate vicinity. John, therefore, baptized in Samaritan territory. This is confirmed by the relationship of Jn 3:22-24 to Jn 4, but not by the myth of the burial of the Baptist in Sebaste. Les mieux...

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Published in:Revue biblique 2012-10, Vol.119 (4), p.564-584
Main Author: Murphy-O'connor, Jerome
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Baptism
Baptists
Caves
Christianity
Churches
Exegesis and biblical criticism
Gospels
History and sciences of religions
John
Natural springs
New Testament
Pilgrimages
Religious places
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Summary:The best attested Salems in Palestine are the two east of Nablus. Both had springs (Aenon) in the immediate vicinity. John, therefore, baptized in Samaritan territory. This is confirmed by the relationship of Jn 3:22-24 to Jn 4, but not by the myth of the burial of the Baptist in Sebaste. Les mieux attestés des Salem en Palestine sont les deux à l'est de Naplouse. Tous deux ont des sources (Aenon) dans la proximité immédiate. Jean-Baptiste baptisa dans le territoire samaritain. Cela est confirmé par le lien entre Jn 3,22-24 et Jn 3, et non par le mythe de la tombe du Baptiste à Sébastieh.
ISSN:0035-0907