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Gospel According to Lazarus by Richard Zimler (2019, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOwen The Limited, Peter
ISBN-100720620627
ISBN-139780720620627
eBay Product ID (ePID)27038724220
Product Key Features
Book TitleGospel According to Lazarus
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicReligious, Historical
Publication Year2019
GenreFiction
AuthorRichard Zimler
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight23.2 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Zimler's literary artistry--highly original and finely nuanced--is undeniable and will surely resonate with many readers of literary fiction..." -- Booklist, "Readers of whatever faith, or none, will be fascinated by this unique view of a Jewish carpenter's son whose story has so profoundly shaped the Western world."-- Historical Novels Review, "Vividly rendered . . . drenched in atmosphere and period detail." -- Wall Street Journal on The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon, "Gripping, richly written and overflowing with historic detail." -- New York Times on T he Last Kabbalist of Lisbon
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisFrom the international best-selling author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon comes a dazzling new work of historical fiction. According to the New Testament, Jesus resurrected his friend, but the Gospel of John omits details of how he achieved this miracle and whether he had any special purpose in doing so. The acclaimed novelist Richard Zimler takes up the tale and recreates the story of the Passion from Lazarus' point of view. Restored to physical health, he has difficulty picking up his former existence; his experience of death has left him fragile and disoriented, and he has sensed nothing of an afterlife. As he turns more and more to Jesus for guidance, while observing his friend's growing mystical powers and influence, he finds their lives becoming dangerously entwined. Zimler places Jesus in the historical context of ancient Jewish practice and tradition; he is at once a charismatic rabbi and a political activist who uses his awareness of a transcendent reality - culminating in the Kingdom of Heaven - to inspire compassion for humankind and try to bring justice to his people. With The Gospel According to Lazarus , Richard Zimler brings the familiar story vividly to life and finds fresh meaning in the Passion and Crucifixion. 'Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this brave and engaging novel, though, is that Zimler manages to make the best-known narrative in western culture a page-turner. I simply had to keep going to the very end in order to know on earth what would happen.' -- Peter Stanford, The Guardian, From the international best-selling author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon comes a dazzling new work of historical fiction, retelling the story of the Passion from the point of view of Lazarus. According to the New Testament, Jesus resurrected his friend, but the Gospel of John omits details of how he achieved this miracle and whether he had any special purpose in doing so. The acclaimed novelist Richard Zimler takes up the tale and recreates the story of the Passion from Lazarus' point of view. Restored to physical health, he has difficulty picking up his former existence; his experience of death has left him fragile and disoriented, and he has sensed nothing of an afterlife. Meanwhile he has become something of a local celebrity, even though he and Jesus are increasingly reviled by the Temple's high priests. As he turns more and more to Jesus for guidance, while observing his friend's growing mystical powers and influence through his spiritual activities, he finds their lives becoming dangerously entwined, which tests to the limit their friendship and affection. In this compelling work of fiction the author places Jesus in the historical context of ancient Jewish practice and tradition; he is at once a charismatic rabbi and a political activist who uses his awareness of a transcendent reality--culminating in the Kingdom of Heaven--to try to bring justice to his people and a broader compassion for humankind. With The Gospel According to Lazarus , Richard Zimler brings the familiar story vividly to life and finds fresh meaning in the Passion and Crucifixion.
LC Classification NumberPS3576.I464
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- Mar 23, 2021
A fine book!
A really good book, beautifully written, a generous spirit illuminates it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
