Pella
In Decapolis.
Inhabitants or Natives
Jaia the young blind healed like his mother.
Description
"[...] his hovel situated in a basement of a building leaning against the side of the mountain, which is typical of this town built on mountain-terraces, so that the ground on the western side is the first floor of the eastern side, but in actual fact, it is ground even there, because one can reach it from the overhanging road, which is on the same level as the top floor."[1]
Notable Events
The apostolic group has just experienced the schism caused by the "Bread of Life" discourse.[2] On the way to Jerusalem they encounter a young blind beggar robbed by a violent man. He has faith in Jesus who heals him.[3]
Where is it mentioned in the work?
GRM 358
GRM 559
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At the time of the Judean war and the destruction of the Temple,[4] this city served as a refuge for the Christian community of Jerusalem led by the old Simon of Alphaeus, second bishop of Jerusalem after his brother James.
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