Emmaus

Emmaus was a village a short journey from Jerusalem, known for an encounter on the first Easter. Two disciples walking there were joined by the risen Jesus, though they did not recognize him. He opened the Scriptures to them, and they knew him at last in the breaking of the bread.

• Role: Village of the Easter encounter
• Key Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

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