Emmaus
LocationsGeographical Setting
Emmaus denotes two distinct ancient sites in Judea associated with significant military conflicts during the Maccabean revolt and the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke.
What is the meaning of Emmaus in the Bible?
Emmaus refers to two distinct locations in ancient Palestine: one near Lydda, the site of Judas Maccabeus's victory over the Seleucid general Gorgias, and another approximately 60 stadia from Jerusalem, identified in the Gospel of Luke as the destination where the risen Jesus appeared to two disciples.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the distinction between these two sites prevents historical confusion and clarifies the geographical setting of both the Maccabean revolt and the post-resurrection narratives, allowing for a more accurate interpretation of the biblical text and its historical context.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.