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Lazarus was, according to Christian tradition, a follower of Jesus of Nazareth, the brother of Martha and Mary.

Overview

Lazarus is mentioned in the Gospel of John as a friend of Jesus who was miraculously resurrected by him (see the Raising of Lazarus). Lazarus was the brother of Martha and Mary, and all were residents of Bethany.

According to the Gospel of John, Lazarus was the one who "six days before the Passover" and before the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem hosted the banquet in his house at Bethany when his sister Mary anointed Jesus' feet provoking the reaction of Judas Iscariot (see Anointing at Bethany). In Mark and Matthew, on the other hand, the dinner happened after the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, the host was "Simon the leper" and an unnamed woman anointed Jesus.

The Gospel of John also suggests that there was a Plot to Kill Lazarus by the High Priests, but does not say if it was carried out.

Lazarus is mentioned, however, only in John 11 and 12. Outside of those two chapters, there is no further mention of him.

In the Gospel of Luke a certain Lazarus is mentioned (Luke 16:20ff) in Jesus' story of the death of the rich man and Lazarus and their interaction in Hades. There is, however, no reason to equate the Lazarus of Luke with the Lazarus made famous in the Gospel of John.

In Depth

• Lazarus (sources) -- survey of ancient sources

Lazarus in Literature & the Arts

The figure of Lazarus has figured fairly prominently in works of fiction.

Besides those works that directly refer to the biblical Lazarus, there are other works that simply use his name or allude to his figure as the launch pad for various projects having nothing to do with the gospel narrative. Such volumes as Waking Lazarus (2006) by T.L. Hines, The Lazarus Vendetta (2004) by Robert Ludlum, and The Lazarus Effect (1983) by Frank Herbert and Bill Ransom have utilized the reference to the biblical character in the broadest of outlines. Similar examples are found in music (Lazarus [2010] by Travie McCoy) and cinema (The Lazarus Project [2008] by John Glenn). Because of his status as one "raised from the dea," Lazarus seems to fascinate the general public even when there is little interest in the biblical story.

• Lazarus (arts) -- survey of fictional works

• Lazarus (research) -- survey of scholarly works

Related categories

• Jesus of Nazareth

External links

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