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Emmaus

Greek: Ἐμμαοῦς —transliteration: Emmaus —meaning: warm or hot spring

also known as: Ammaus, Ammaum, Emmaus, Emmaum, Maus, Amus

This was the name of a village “three-score furlongs” (60 stadia / 7½ miles) west from Jerusalem, where our Jesus talked with two of his disciples on the day of his resurrection (Luke 24:13).

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The location of ancient Emmaus may be the site of Kirjath Jearim on the outskirts of Abu Ghosh, Israel.

More information

• Kirjath Jearim
• About Jesus Christ’s disciples
• Questions and answers about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
• A short account of the resurrection of Christ—in our “God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity” section
• If Jesus is God, how could he die? If Jesus died on the cross, then how can he be alive today?
• What are the Cities of the Bible? Names, descriptions, locations and types