Ogla the beggar
Beggar from Galgala. Jesus accepts from his hands a bite of the bread that Ogla has just given Him to show that He is not disgusted. Ogla then confesses to Him that he is the murderer of one of His brothers in Caesarea Philippi. The youngest child of a second marriage, he is cast into misery by his six brothers whom he hates fiercely and kills the youngest when he insulted his mother.
"The greatest crime, you began it the moment you hated and cursed. You are six times a fratricide."[1]
Character and Appearance
52 years old, ragged.
Apostolic Journey
Jesus will take upon Himself his sin and send him to Timon and the Disciples of Judea. He will follow them and then leave for Lebanon.[2]
His Name
Original name unknown. Possibly Og, the legendary king of Bashan, or else Hogla (Egla), one of David’s Wom[e]n.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
EMV 387
EMV 418
Notes and references
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