When Jesus Wept

April 16th, 2013. Filed under: Tuesday's Tempting Reads.

When Jesus Wept

By Bodie & Brock Thoene

Book 1 in the Thoene’s new Jerusalem Chronicles.

Lazarus occupies a surprising position in the Gospel accounts. Widely known as the man Jesus raised from the dead, his story is actually much broader and richer than that. Living as he did at Bethany, near Jerusalem, Lazarus was uniquely placed to witness the swirl of events around Jesus. When Jesus Wept, the first novel in The Jerusalem Chronicles series by bestselling authors Bodie and Brock Thoene, unfolds the turbulent times in Judea during Jesus’ ministry, centering on the friendship between Jesus and Lazarus. With rich insights from vineyard owners and vine dressers, the Thoenes explore the metaphor of Jesus as the True Vine, harvesting the ancient secrets found in the Old Testament. Weaving the life of Lazarus, who owned a vineyard, into the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ will help you understand it is the hand of Love Divine that holds the knife, that cuts and breaks with such tender and loving touch, and that we who have born some fruit, after the pruning, can bear much more

ISLAND BREEZES

I truly enjoyed books which bring the Bible to life. It must have been exciting as well as confusing to be near Jesus during his life on earth.

This novel tells the story of Lazarus as he walked with Jesus both before and after Jesus raised him from the dead.

This book will leave you wanting more. I’m glad this is only the first book in the Jerusalem Chronicles. That means we have more to look forward to reading.

***A special thank you to litfuse for providing a review copy.***

Bodie and Brock Thoene (pronounced Tay-nee) are bestselling authors of over sixty-five works of historical fiction. Their timeless classics have sold more than thirty-five million copies and won eight ECPA Gold Medallion Awards. The Thoenes have four grown children and eight grandchildren. They divide their time between Hawaii, London, and Nevada.

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