A powerful tale inspired by the biblical Raising of Lazarus.What if your beloved friend brings you back from the dead and you see nothing of any afterlife And what if that friend is Yeshua the mystic who will come to be known as Jesus His miracles are stirring the authorities in Jerusalem and Lazarus finds himself scrambling after his childhood companion during Passion Week the turbulent final chapter in Yeshuas life. Meanwhile Lazarus struggles to return to his work and family feeling a great sense of fragility and lost identity since his return to the living world. He cant help but wonder if he was resurrected to save Yeshua in his time of dire need...Richard Zimlers impeccably researched novel draws you into to Romancontrolled Jerusalem the Jewish communities within it and the permeating Greek cultural influences. A cast of biblical figures from Mary and Joseph to Mary Magdalene are restored to their roots. Zimler brings us a fascinating exciting and highly moving read.