Cleopas, leader of the synagogue of Emmaus on the Mountain
Married and father of two sons themselves married, one of whom is called like him Cleophas. This son will be one of the famous "Disciples of Emmaus".
He comes to la Belle-Water with several inhabitants of this locality.[1] Then receives Jesus at his home (the place where the episode of the "Disciples of Emmaus" will later take place).[2] On this occasion, he invites notable villagers, including Hermas and Simon, Water-father of his son. He intercedes in favor of a local child, Joseph, guilty of incest by inadvertence.
Death in the joy of having known the Messiah.[3]
His name
Perhaps the Greek form of the Hebrew name Alphée which means "ephemeral" or a contracted form of Cleopatros.
Where is it mentioned in the work?
EMV 126 EMV 140 EMV 625