A picture of the Emmaus chapel ruins.

This is a picture of the ruins of the chapel at Emmaus (read about it in Luke 24). After Jesus was crucified Cleopas (meaning a well known father) and his unknown companion were travelling from Jerusalem to Emmaus.

The georgraphy of their trip is interesting (I have blogged this previousl, so please forgive me!) They are journeying, downhearted and dejected from Jerusalem (in the East, where the sun rises and thet day begins) westward towards Emmaus where the sun sets and the darkness of night consumes them. Yet, it is in this dark place that they encounter the Lord in the breaking of bread! The experience is so significant that they are inspired to return and share the good news of his resurection from the dead with the disciples who remain fearful in the upper room.

This return to light, so to speak (from West to East) marks the dawn of a new era in the faith. Apostolic witness is extended beyond the remaining 11 disciples, and it the good news is shared through unknown people (a famous father and his unknown companion)!

Anyway, I thought this geography added an interesting layer to the Lukan Emmaus narrative.

Of course one could also consider the elements of topography (i.e. The fact that the journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus is from the mountains down to the coastal plain - a depression of sorts, and then a hard return to the city. But, that is a heresy for another post!)

By the way, can anyone tell me what data will cost on roaming (MTN on Orange Israel?)