road to Emmaus
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The road to Emmaus is the route described in the Gospel of Luke where the resurrected Jesus appears and speaks to two of his followers, revealing his identity to them as they walk.
Observed surface forms (3)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Road to Emmaus appearance | 1 |
| The Road to Emmaus | 1 |
| the Road to Emmaus | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
New Testament event
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biblical event ⓘ |
| associatedDoctrine |
Christology
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biblical hermeneutics ⓘ resurrection of Jesus ⓘ sacramental theology ⓘ |
| centralFigure | resurrected Jesus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commemoratedIn |
Christian liturgy
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Easter season NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| describedIn | Gospel of Luke NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| describedInChapter | Luke 24 ⓘ |
| distanceFromJerusalem |
about seven miles
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about sixty stadia ⓘ |
| followsEvent | Resurrection of Jesus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasKeyMoment |
Jesus breaks bread with disciples
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Jesus explains Scriptures concerning himself ⓘ Jesus vanishes from their sight ⓘ disciples’ eyes are opened ⓘ |
| hasMotivePower | Jesus walking with disciples ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
Cleopas
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Jesus NERFINISHED ⓘ unnamed disciple ⓘ |
| inspiredConcept | "Emmaus" Christian retreat movement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inspiredWork |
Caravaggio’s "Supper at Emmaus"
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Rembrandt’s "Supper at Emmaus" NERFINISHED ⓘ numerous Christian hymns ⓘ |
| languageOfPrimaryAccount | Koine Greek NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| literaryForm |
resurrection appearance narrative
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travel narrative ⓘ |
| mentionedIn |
Catholic lectionary
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Orthodox lectionary ⓘ Protestant lectionaries ⓘ |
| narrativeSetting | road between Jerusalem and Emmaus ⓘ |
| recognitionTrigger | breaking of the bread ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| result |
disciples report appearance to the Eleven
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disciples return to Jerusalem ⓘ |
| scripturalReference | Luke 24:13–35 ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
journey of faith
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transition from doubt to belief ⓘ |
| takesPlaceNear | Jerusalem NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| takesPlaceOn |
day of Jesus’ resurrection
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first day of the week ⓘ |
| takesPlaceOnRouteTo | Emmaus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| theme |
Christian discipleship
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Eucharistic symbolism ⓘ faith and understanding ⓘ interpretation of Scripture ⓘ recognition of the risen Christ ⓘ |
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Road to Emmaus appearance