wordless wednesday

When Jesus Wept (The Jerusalem Chronicles #1)

by Bodie and Brock Thoene

Typical of the Thoenes' work, this novel gives a unique perspective to a familiar story. Bodie and Brock give depth to the man who was Lazarus, painting him as the owner of a successful vineyard and a man mourning the recent death of his wife and newborn son. Lazarus narrates the story, telling us of his journey back towards hope as he learns of--and eventually walks alongside--Jesus.

Although I don't think this book is quite up to par with the A.D. Chronicles, I did very much enjoy it. I especially appreciated the appearance of familiar characters who had been fleshed out in the A.D. Chronicles, such as Peniel and Marcus. Mary and Martha were portrayed in slightly different ways than I tend to view them in the Bible, serving as a reminder that we don't really have the full picture.

I definitely recommend this novel, and look forward to the next book in the Jerusalem Chronicles. Which, of course, isn't out yet.

4/5 leaves

wordless wednesday

words borrowed from Robert Frost

...and happy Earth Day, by the way!

Spring Pools
These pools that, though in forests, still reflect
The total sky almost without defect,
And like the flowers beside them, chill and shiver,
Will like the flowers beside them soon be gone,
And yet not out by any brook or river,
But up by roots to bring dark foliage on.
The trees that have it in their pent-up buds
To darken nature and be summer woods--
Let them think twice before they use their powers
To blot out and drink up and sweep away
These flowery waters and these watery flowers
From snow that melted only yesterday.
--Robert Frost

wordless wednesday