When Jesus Wept
When Jesus Wept by Bodie Thoene, published by Zondervan in 2013, is a historical fiction novel that explores the profound relationship between Jesus and Lazarus, the man famously raised from the dead. Set against the backdrop of political and religious turmoil, this 336-page book delves into the life of Lazarus, who lived in Bethany and witnessed significant events in Jesus’s ministry. The narrative presents a vivid reimagining of their evolving friendship, highlighting the themes of love and faith.
Readers will find a unique perspective on the intersection of Lazarus’s life and the pivotal moments surrounding Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection. The story emphasizes Lazarus’s dedication to his vineyard while contrasting it with Jesus’s mission to save souls. Through this lens, When Jesus Wept offers insights into the emotional and spiritual journeys of its characters, capturing the essence of their experiences during a transformative period in history.
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“Page-turning . . . Set against the political and religious turmoil of the times, the Thoenes’ story vividly reimagines the evolving friendship between Jesus and Lazarus.” –Publishers Weekly
LAZARUS–the man Jesus raised from the dead in one of the most extraordinary encounters with The Living Savior in all of Scripture. But the life of Lazarus holds interest well beyond this miraculous event. Living in Bethany, near Jerusalem, Lazarus witnessed many of the most important events of Jesus’s life and ministry.
Lazarus owned a vineyard and devoted his life to caring for its vines and fruit. But he encountered another man–Jesus–whose vineyard was the world, its fruit the eternal souls of men. When Lazarus’s story and the story of Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection touch in When Jesus Wept, we are offered a unique vision into the power and comfort of Christ’s love.
Brock and Bodie Thoene’s most powerful and climactic writing project to date, When Jesus Wept, captures the power and the passion of the men and women who lived through the most important days in the history of the world.
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