![]() How much of this legend is true is debatable. They drifted to Provence in southern France where Lazarus preached, became the first Bishop of Marseilles, exiled himself to a crypt to escape the persecution of Emperor Nero, and was finally beheaded under the persecution of Domitian. Not much more is written about him in the New Testament but legend says that instead of being killed, Lazarus, his sisters and a few other followers of Jesus were cast away to sea in a small boat with neither oars nor sail. This threatened the status of the high priests, who were understandably keen to undo things by killing Lazarus. Reversing the irreversible led to instant stardom for Lazarus, and many Jews converted to Christianity because of this miracle. After his body had lain in the tomb for four days, Jesus came along and brought him back to life. The second story, condensed here into a few short sentences, is about the Lazarus, brother of Martha and Mary of Bethania. This parable teaches us to be aware of our responsibilities and not ignore them. The rich man is no longer wealthy and would gladly eat the crumbs from Lazarus's table, but that's not possible. Rich or poor, we all eventually die and when Lazarus died he went to heaven, whereas the rich man went to Hell. The poor man would have gladly eaten the crumbs from the rich man's table, which was indeed possible, but the rich man denied him any such sustenance. Nothing wrong with that of course, but his big mistake was to ignore the plight of a poor beggar who was so helpless and frail that dogs were able to lick his leprous sores. The first is featured in a story of a rich man who spent all his time enjoying life. Lazarus is Hebrew for 'whom God has helped' and was the name of two men in the Bible: a beggar with leprosy in one of Jesus' parables, and a brother of Martha and Mary of Bethania. ![]() Some nine hundred years ago, a green Greek Cross emblem was used by the Hospitallers of St. Lazarus. Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism.Rokuyo - the science of lucky and unlucky days.Western weddings in Japan: Real? Legal? Christian?.With animals, plants & other life forms. ![]()
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