Joseph of Emmaus
Owner of a business in Joppa. Accused of incest for having married, in good faith, a supposed daughter of his repudiated mother and thus an unknown sister.[1] Despite the repudiation having become widowhood, he is not forgiven. He is condemned, "cut off from Israel".[2]
He sets out with the apostles:
"until his heart is refreshed [...] He is deeply disillusioned by all the bitter hatred he has had to endure. He is indeed poisoned."[3] says Jesus about him. And he adds: "You cannot appraise the enormous harm that a man can do another man by means of his hostile intolerance."[4]
Indeed, Joseph heals at their contact.[5] He decides to become a disciple and is entrusted to Isaac.[5] He sells his business in Joppa for this.
Apostolic journey
Having become a disciple, he is joined to Timon, the synagogue leader of the Clear Water and to Isaac the shepherd.
His name
Joseph means "May God add!". Historical reference: the eleventh son of Jacob whom he had with Rachel. This favored son was sold by his brothers and became Pharaoh's steward.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
GRM 140 GRM 141 GRM 162 GRM 164 GRM 198