Quelques variantes du codex Bezae de Luc 24

Codex Bezae which is considered a part of the western tradition presents a curious variant while speaking of the two disciples who left Jerusalem after the celebration of Easter. They went to Oulemaus, instead of Emmaus. The name Oulemaus is known in the Septuagint of Gen 28,19, a text about Jacob leaving Jerusalem and passing in Bethel-Luz where he had his vision of the ladder. The choice of codex Bezae is more theological than historical. Its aim is to present Jesus as the new Jacob to whom heaven are open. The first part of this essay studies the jewish traditions concerning Jacob; while the second concentrates on the expression “the opening of the eyes” which follows the eating and the blessing of the bread given by Jesus. The main conclusion is to challenge the conclusion of Epp who thought that the codex Bezae was anti-jewish. The example studied here permits us, on the contrary, to affirm that the author knew jewish traditions.