Jonah and Sarah of Kedesh
Peasants from Kedesh at the Syro-Phoenician borderlands. These Homelent proselytes Jesus and some apostles who have just been driven out of Alexandroscene. The shepherd Anna leads them there.
"This is Jonah. This is his wife, his sons and grandchildren and daughters-in-law. A family of patriarchs faithful to the Lord".[1]
Their house serves as an inn for pilgrims going from the sea inland. Family and pilgrims share what they know about the Messiah.[2]
It is in the courtyard of their inn that Jesus argues with The Canaanite woman.[3]
Character and Appearance[edit | edit source]
A very elderly couple.
Apostolic Journey[edit | edit source]
"I live here, far away. But I am a faithful Israelite. It is sufficient to go to the Temple on holy days of obligation to learn all the good and all the evil!"[4]
Their Names[edit | edit source]
- Jonah means "Dove". Historical reference: the prophet Jonah.
- Sara (or Sarai) means "Princess" - Historical reference: Abraham's woman whom he married in Ur of Chaldees (Iraq).