Christianity in Simakiyya Menu

Richard Jones, Ph.D. Assistant Professor  of Anthropology Lee University

CHRISTIANITY IN SIMAKIYYA, A VILLAGE IN JORDAN

Simakiyya is a village in the Karak region of Jordan [see map of Karak region] with a population of a little over 2000 people. It is the only village in Jordan that is entirely Christian. A smaller village nearby, called Hamoud, also has a large number of Christian families. Other Christian families are found in villages throughout Jordan living side by side with Muslims. Many other Christians live in Jordan's major cities.

Christianity in Jordan has a rich history that reaches back to the first century. The Christian tribes of Jordan have also had an important role in the politics of the Karak region in recent centuries.

• The Churches in Simakiyya

• The Melkite Catholics

• The Latin Church

• Weddings in Simakiyya

• Tribal Christianity in the Karak Region of Jordan

¹Many Arabic words are transliterated a number of different ways into English, depending on the system used. Hence, Simakiyya often appears as "Smakiyya," "Simakieh," or "Smakieh." Researchers must keep this in mind when consulting various sources of information on any Middle Eastern topic.

Last Updated on 10/25/2002 08:49 AM