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, "separated from Israel".[2]
He sets out with the Apostles:" until his Heart has regained strength ... He is poisoned by so much bitterness he had to absorb. He is intoxicated." says Jesus about him. And he adds: " You cannot measure the immensity of the evil that man can do to man through hostile intransigence."[3]Indeed, Joseph heals at their contact.[4] 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 Beautiful 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 Historical reference: the eleventh son of Jacob whom he had with Rachel.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?
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