# Lazarus — Unspoken Sermons character guide

> Lazarus in Unspoken Sermons by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0011-the-eloi

## Who they are

Man raised from the dead by Jesus, symbolizing resurrection and divine power.

## Relationships

### [God the Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/characters/god_the_father)

_psychological_

God raises Lazarus from the dead, demonstrating power over death and eliciting awe.

### [God the Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/characters/god_the_father)

_psychological_

God raises Lazarus from the dead, demonstrating power over death and eliciting awe.

## In the story

### [Freedom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/freedom)

Referenced as bound in grave-clothes, symbolizing the slavery of the soul that needs liberation.

### [The Displeasure of Jesus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-displeasure-of-jesus)

Lazarus is called forth from the tomb by Jesus, serving as a witness to the Father's power and love, despite being better off in the unseen.

### [The Final Unmasking](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-final-unmasking)

Mentioned in the context of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, illustrating the reversal of fortunes and the revelation of behavior toward the poor.

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