# Lazarus — Barlaam and Ioasaph character guide

> Lazarus in Barlaam and Ioasaph by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0015-ix

## Who they are

Biblical figure raised from the dead, used as an example.

## Relationships

### [Abraham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barlaam_and_ioasaph_se/characters/abraham)

_psychological_

Abraham and Lazarus appear together in a parable about the afterlife, used to teach Ioasaph about divine justice.

## In the story

### [Chapter IX: The Proof of Resurrection and Judgment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barlaam_and_ioasaph_se/chapters/ix)

Mentioned as one raised from the dead by Christ.

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