Emmaus

Debated~1 km
Modern identification
El-Qubeibeh candidate · West Bank
Coordinates
31.8390, 35.1180

One major Christian tradition, broadly compatible with a shorter distance from Jerusalem; the identification remains disputed.

Disputed identification

Scholars propose more than one site for Emmaus:

  • ProbableEmmaus Nicopolis / Imwas
  • DebatedAbu Ghosh candidate

What happened at Emmaus

  1. The appearance to two disciples (cleopas and another) on the way to Emmaus

    Mark 16:12, 13; Luke 24:13-32

    Emmaus is disputed. El-Qubeibeh is used as the primary traditional candidate; Nicopolis and Abu Ghosh are retained. One major Christian tradition, broadly compatible with a shorter distance from Jerusalem; the identification remains disputed.

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