The present article briefly summarizes the development of early Christian mosaics in the area beyond the Jordan River, and deals with the inspiration behind their creation, as well as the source of ideas and the actual purpose behind their creation. The two main periods of their production, divided by the Persian and Muslim invasions, are identified, and the effect of regional competition among various churches and bishoprics in relation to the subject matter of the mosaics is mentioned as well., Pavel Mrázek., and Obsahuje seznam literatury
The article deals with both achaelogical research of the Tall Hisban (northern Jordan) and archaelogists. Concerning the archaelogy it seems that presence of biblical Israelites of late bronze/early iron time is possible despite negative official statement issued in 1976. The negative statement might result from local unfavourable political conditions for research and tight relation between Syria and Israel caused by unsuitable interpretation of biblical names found on cuneiform tablets at Ebla at the time. Looking for all related to Israelites till now do not pertain to proper behaviour in Jordan as well., Pavel Mrázek., and Obsahuje seznam literatury