Olive Wood Lazarus Statue

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The Bible depicts two characters named “Lazarus”, which has on occasion been conflated historically. The most recognized character is that of Lazarus of Bethany, also known as Saint Lazarus or Lazarus of the Four Days, who was a friend of Jesus, the brother of Martha and Mary. The miracle of Jesus in the Gospel of John, whereby Jesus restores Lazarus to life four days after his death (John 11).

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