The Supper at Emmaus (Biblical episode)
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The Supper at Emmaus (Biblical episode) is a New Testament story in which the resurrected Jesus reveals his identity to two disciples during a meal in the village of Emmaus, symbolizing recognition through the breaking of bread.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Biblical episode
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New Testament narrative ⓘ post-resurrection appearance of Jesus ⓘ |
| associatedWithDoctrine |
Eucharist
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Resurrection of Jesus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| beginsWith | two disciples walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus ⓘ |
| canonicalGospelSource | Gospel of Luke NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commemoratedOn | Easter season ⓘ |
| featuresCharacter |
Cleopas
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Jesus NERFINISHED ⓘ unnamed disciple ⓘ |
| foundIn | Luke 24:13–35 ⓘ |
| genre | religious narrative ⓘ |
| hasMotive |
Christ as stranger
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opened Scriptures ⓘ opened eyes ⓘ table fellowship with Jesus ⓘ |
| includesEvent |
Jesus explaining the Scriptures
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Jesus vanishing from their sight ⓘ breaking of bread ⓘ disciples returning to Jerusalem ⓘ disciples’ eyes being opened ⓘ invitation to Jesus to stay and eat ⓘ |
| influencedWork |
Supper at Emmaus (Caravaggio painting, 1601)
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Supper at Emmaus (Caravaggio painting, 1606) NERFINISHED ⓘ Supper at Emmaus (Rembrandt painting, 1648) NERFINISHED ⓘ Supper at Emmaus (Rembrandt painting, c. 1628) NERFINISHED ⓘ numerous Baroque paintings ⓘ numerous Renaissance paintings ⓘ |
| languageOfCanonicalText | Koine Greek ⓘ |
| liturgicalUseIn |
Anglican Communion
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Eastern Orthodox Church NERFINISHED ⓘ Protestant churches ⓘ Roman Catholic Church NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Gospel of Luke NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| scripturalBook | New Testament NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setAfterEvent | Resurrection of Jesus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setIn | Emmaus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setOnDayOf | Easter Sunday NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Eucharistic presence of Christ
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recognition of Jesus in the breaking of bread ⓘ transition from physical sight to faith ⓘ |
| theme |
breaking of bread
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faith and understanding ⓘ hospitality ⓘ recognition of the risen Christ ⓘ scriptural fulfillment ⓘ |
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The Supper at Emmaus