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Bodie Thoene, Brock ThoeneZondervan / 2013 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$12.994.6 out of 5 stars for When Jesus Wept, The Jerusalem Chronicles Series #1. View reviews of this product. 30 Reviews
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Janet AlbertsonJohnstown, COAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5My new favorite book!May 16, 2013Janet AlbertsonJohnstown, COAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for When Jesus Wept, The Jerusalem Chronicles Series #1 -eBook.When Jesus Wept by Bodie and Brock Thoene is my new favorite book. Bodie and Brock Thoene have been preferred authors of mine for many years, so when I saw a book written by them offered on Book Sneeze, I knew I had to review it. I got the e-book, so it is not taking up room on my very crowded bookshelves, but I will be rereading it in the future. In fact, I plan to read it aloud to my family on our next road trip.
When Jesus Wept is the story of Lazarus or David ben Lazarus, as he is known in this book. I have always loved Bible stories told with the fleshing out of fictional details, as long as the story remains true to the Bible, and this one does. The stories of Jesus in the Gospels are interwoven in a few years of the life of Lazarus in an amazing way. We don't know if his sister, Mary, was the woman caught in adultery, but she might have been. In this story, she was, and the encounter changed her forever, and she became a devoted Christ-follower who poured out her life in service.
Did you ever wonder why Lazarus died the first time? In this story, his death was the result of his service to Jerusalem Sparrows, homeless street orphans.
I had never thought about how Lazarus felt, being called back from where he was in Paradise. He very likely was having a wonderful time of reunion with his loved ones in that happy place. I had always just considered his sisters needing him on earth. Jesus had His reasons, no doubt one of them to prove His power over death and the grave just prior to His own death and resurrection. I got new insight into the parables and stories that Jesus told, because just perhaps, Jesus told them because of happenings in his friend, Lazarus's life.
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus became real people to me in this book, as I read of their lives, families, vocation, service, and friendship with Jesus. The Thoenes are excellent at the background information about the times, culture, politics, even the landscapes, of the Holy Land where the story takes place.
I can't say enough good things about this book! I highly recommend that you get a copy and read it a few times! I'm anxious for that road trip to read it aloud and see what else I can learn along the way. -
VicsMediaRoomIrvine, CAAge: 55-65Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5Fictionalized Story Of Lazarus and Jesus = GreatApril 20, 2013VicsMediaRoomIrvine, CAAge: 55-65Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Bodie and Brock Thoene in their new book "When Jesus Wept" published by Zondervan takes us into the lives of Lazarus and Jesus.
From the back cover: 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.
We pretty much know the story about Lazarus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha. That is until now. Bodie and Brock Thoene in their new book, "When Jesus Wept" has given us a fictionalized story about Lazarus and his time with Jesus as well as many other encounters that were told us in the Gospels. Obviously it is not the Bible however it sure is a lot of fun and gives us a better picture of what life with Jesus might have been like back then. All the subplots that the Thoene's have worked into this book help the narrative and I liked it a lot. I am certainly looking forward to the next book in this series.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." -
CrystalAge: 25-34Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Beautiful, interesting retelling!March 13, 2013CrystalAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5While the convos between characters are purely fictional, the authors did an excellent job of retelling the miraculous historical true story of Lazarus, not only his resurrection but his humble beginnings and bond with Jesus. I would say the story is more like a vision of what I would imagine how Jesus and Lazaru's friendship was back then. I love good clean, Biblical fiction like this and I can't wait for the next one in the Jerusalem Chronicle Series!
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ShirleyNew Bern, NCAge: 55-65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Another winner by the Thoene's!May 21, 2013ShirleyNew Bern, NCAge: 55-65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5As with every Thoene book, you become part of the story. I always look forward to the next release.
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Debbie WilderSalinas, CAAge: 55-65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Fantastic Book!May 8, 2013Debbie WilderSalinas, CAAge: 55-65Gender: femaleFantastic Book!
This book takes you into life in Israel around 30AD. The descriptions of owning and managing a vineyard are wonderful. I loved seeing the ministry of Christ from Lazarus` viewpoint. If you've ever wondered how did Lazarus become ill, they have presented a very plausible explanation. Though we will never know the true story this side of heaven.
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