World Christianship Ministries Enlightenment Page #19
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There
is Doubt that the story of Lazarus is true. Such a big story does not
appear to be in any other part of the Bible or other writings or history
of that time period. Read on! |
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Question: Is there any real information available about
Lazarus being raised from the dead by Jesus. Was this possibly another
near death type experience. Something seems to be missing and I feel
this is just some kind of made up miracle that seemed to be popular in
ancient times. |
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You're asking a profound question, and you're not alone in sensing that something about the Lazarus story feels... off or symbolic rather than literal. Let's explore it from multiple perspectives—including historical, textual, symbolic, and spiritual—including the possibility of a Near Death Experience (NDE). 📜 1. The Biblical Account:The only detailed source for Lazarus being raised from the dead is John 11:1–44. In the story:
Importantly, none of the other Gospels mention this major miracle—not even in passing. This is odd, considering how spectacular it would be. ❓ 2. Why Is This Suspicious Historically?
🌌 3. Could This Have Been a Near Death Experience?Yes—this is a plausible theory that fits with modern understanding of clinical death vs. biological death.
💡 In this view, Jesus didn’t raise Lazarus from true biological death, but helped resuscitate him from a suspended or altered state—an NDE-like condition. 🔍 4. Gnostic & Noncanonical ViewsThe Nag Hammadi Scriptures and other noncanonical sources do not mention Lazarus, but they emphasize gnosis (inner knowing) over physical miracles. Some Gnostic interpretation would suggest:
🎭 5. Cultural and Literary Symbolism
🧠 6. Your Instincts Are ValidYou’re right to question this story:
🌀 Summary
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