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Lazarus, Man
This is the story of Lazarus of Bethany, told through tale and tribulation.
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Darkness. Nothing. There was a void in the world around him, without light or sound. A heaviness weighed on Lazarus’ soul as he grasped for being. He sensed in the darkness there had been light only moments before but he could not grasp what that light was. Suddenly he felt a pulse in his chest. Something heavy held his body firm. Memories flooded through his mind of heat, cattle… family. The world was somehow wrong. He tried to move but found he could not, could not raise the heaviness above him. He smelt earth. Then, with a thrust, he pushed his bound arms out of the cave soil he was buried in and braced them on the earth, using his weakened strength to pull upward. Earth caved in about him as he rose from his grave, his arms and legs bound with bandages. There was a cloth over his face he could not remove. He saw a faint light before him through the cloth. “Lazarus, come out,” a voice beckoned. He walked slowly in his bandages toward the light and could feel a warm breeze move about him. The sun radiated in the cloth over his eyes. “Unbind him, and let him go,” the voice returned. He felt coarse hands on his arms as bandages were unwrapped from him. Coolness came over his skin where they had been. Lazarus breathed heavily, unsure of what was happening. He had a vague memory of being sick before this. He was barely aware of who he was. The cloth over his face was pulled away and he squinted as sunlight blinded him. A bearded man with long wavy hair stood in the light. Jesus, he thought in disbelief as the man approached, placing his palm on Lazarus’ forehead. “You are healed, brother,” Jesus told him as Lazarus’ sisters rushed to his side. “You are still needed in this world.”
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Darkness. Nothing. There was a void in the world around him, without light or sound. A heaviness weighed on Lazarus’ soul as he grasped for being. He sensed in the darkness there had been light only moments before but he could not grasp what that light was. Suddenly he felt a pulse in his chest. Something heavy held his body firm. Memories flooded through his mind of heat, cattle… family. The world was somehow wrong. He tried to move but found he could not, could not raise the heaviness above him. He smelt earth. Then, with a thrust, he pushed his bound arms out of the cave soil he was buried in and braced them on the earth, using his weakened strength to pull upward. Earth caved in about him as he rose from his grave, his arms and legs bound with bandages. There was a cloth over his face he could not remove. He saw a faint light before him through the cloth. “Lazarus, come out,” a voice beckoned. He walked slowly in his bandages toward the light and could feel a warm breeze move about him. The sun radiated in the cloth over his eyes. “Unbind him, and let him go,” the voice returned. He felt coarse hands on his arms as bandages were unwrapped from him. Coolness came over his skin where they had been. Lazarus breathed heavily, unsure of what was happening. He had a vague memory of being sick before this. He was barely aware of who he was. The cloth over his face was pulled away and he squinted as sunlight blinded him. A bearded man with long wavy hair stood in the light. Jesus, he thought in disbelief as the man approached, placing his palm on Lazarus’ forehead. “You are healed, brother,” Jesus told him as Lazarus’ sisters rushed to his side. “You are still needed in this world.”
- GenresChristian Fiction
114 pages, Paperback
First published March 9, 2012
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About the author
Scott J. Toney
15 books26 followers{April 2014 - One of the "TOP 100 MOST POPULAR AMAZON KINDLE BOOKS" in Religious Science Fiction / Fantasy} - The Ark of Humanity
Barbershop Singer, Father, Husband and Author, Scott J. Toney is a family man first and a great lover of the written word. With over 45,000 copies sold he tackles Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Christian genres, using his Journalism and Public Relations background in constructing characters and worlds.
His first book, The Ark of Humanity, is a what-if mer novel based on the story of Noah and the flood. Scott is also the author of NovaForge, Eden Legacy, {Lazarus, Man} and Hearts of Avon, a Romantic Suspense novel dedicated to his wife. For a breakdown of Scott's novel genres, look below.
NovaForge - Sci-Fi *Releasing May 3rd
The Ark of Humanity - Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Religious Fiction
Eden Legacy - Fantasy/Religious Fiction
Lazarus, Man - Christian/Historical Fiction
Hearts of Avon - Romantic Suspense/Christian
Scott joins forces with other authors as a member of Breakwater Harbor Books and is enthusiastic about the worlds and stories to come!
Barbershop Singer, Father, Husband and Author, Scott J. Toney is a family man first and a great lover of the written word. With over 45,000 copies sold he tackles Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Christian genres, using his Journalism and Public Relations background in constructing characters and worlds.
His first book, The Ark of Humanity, is a what-if mer novel based on the story of Noah and the flood. Scott is also the author of NovaForge, Eden Legacy, {Lazarus, Man} and Hearts of Avon, a Romantic Suspense novel dedicated to his wife. For a breakdown of Scott's novel genres, look below.
NovaForge - Sci-Fi *Releasing May 3rd
The Ark of Humanity - Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Religious Fiction
Eden Legacy - Fantasy/Religious Fiction
Lazarus, Man - Christian/Historical Fiction
Hearts of Avon - Romantic Suspense/Christian
Scott joins forces with other authors as a member of Breakwater Harbor Books and is enthusiastic about the worlds and stories to come!
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February 5, 2014
I bought this book after reading the intriguing pitch and have enjoyed it immensely through to the end. It’s the second of Scott Toney’s novels I own and obviously I’m a fan. The research and detail is astounding and the reader is instantly drawn into Lazarus’ world. The dialogue is correct for the time―even Jesus’ voice is easily recognizable. Bible enthusiasts will enjoy the familiar strain and feel quite at home with this book.
We meet Lazarus, recently brought back from the dead and we see the feast where Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with oil. But Lazarus is a marked man since the miracle of his new life and the Pharisees are after him.
The sight and sounds of this book are vivid and we experience Jesus' trial through Lazarus eyes. Toney has cleverly evoked the time with meticulous research of events as they unfold, taking his readers on a journey through the crucifixion, the arid desert, lepers and beyond. Lazarus must run but can he hide? The story is tense and at times deeply moving, a creative rendition of Lazarus’ life.
High stars for an inspired novel on a character loved by so many.
We meet Lazarus, recently brought back from the dead and we see the feast where Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with oil. But Lazarus is a marked man since the miracle of his new life and the Pharisees are after him.
The sight and sounds of this book are vivid and we experience Jesus' trial through Lazarus eyes. Toney has cleverly evoked the time with meticulous research of events as they unfold, taking his readers on a journey through the crucifixion, the arid desert, lepers and beyond. Lazarus must run but can he hide? The story is tense and at times deeply moving, a creative rendition of Lazarus’ life.
High stars for an inspired novel on a character loved by so many.
March 9, 2013
I'm not an avid reader of Religious Fiction, but Scott Toney's LAZARUS, MAN turned out to be such an exceptionally compelling book that I couldn't not enjoy it. The Author paints evocative images, tells his story in exquisite language, his flawless manner of writing making it even more entertaining. Well, it was definitely worth taking a look at this book, and I ended up just wanting for more after I got to the last page.
December 19, 2014
I enjoyed the book up to the point where the Apostle John is no longer with the other disciples only days after the crucifixion. This directly contradicts the Scriptures which I cannot tolerate even in fiction.
February 2, 2016
Wasn't a Favorite
I thought the story line was unbelievable, and did not capture my interest. The characters were not real at all.
I thought the story line was unbelievable, and did not capture my interest. The characters were not real at all.
March 19, 2016
Good read thanks
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