Volume 6 · Chapter 387 · Pp. 202-210

In Gilgal. The beggar Ogla and the tempting scribes. The apostles compared with the twelve stones of the prodigy of Joshua.

This chapter describes Jesus' visit to the town of Gilgal, a typical Palestinian settlement characterized by vineyards, olive groves, and market activity. It highlights the presence of Pharisees and scribes who engage in debates and display skepticism toward Jesus. The narrative also introduces a beggar named Ogla and draws a symbolic comparison between the apostles and the twelve stones commemorating Joshua's miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. The setting and interactions emphasize themes of faith, rejection, and divine mission within a historical and cultural context.

Themes: Faith and Doubt, Apostolic Mission, Divine Providence, Rejection by Authorities, Biblical Symbolism, Miracles