The Bethany’s People Historical Fiction Series brings Jesus’s story to life by showing how his life would’ve been perceived by his friends within the context of the religious and political culture of Israel from 42 BCE to 70 AD. Lazarus and his sisters Martha and Mary witness miraculous events in the small town of Bethany hidden in the shadow of the Holy City of Jerusalem. By bringing their relationship to Jesus’ actions and teachings, into sharp focus against the backdrop of that distant era, the series can help any reader, no matter what their spiritual background, discover a deeper and more authentic understanding of God's grace and how we ought to live.
This epic series will contain:
1) The Lost Generation: Volume One (Fall, 2025) During the time of Herod the Great, Elizabeth’s marriage to Zechariah is upset by a palace coup, which thrusts her and her friend, Benjamin, into a wild adventure far from the quiet life she imagined for herself.
2) The Lost Generation: Volume Two (Christmas, 2026). Herod makes Jerusalem’s temple the eighth wonder of the Roman world. Yet an even greater miracle occurs just a few miles away. As the old king descends into madness, darkness, and death, John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ are born.
3) The Dipping Man and the Disciple (2027). Ignoring Jesus’ warning, Lazarus joins a rebel band attempting to kick the Romans out of Palestine. The murder and mayhem of his life in the hills comes to an end when he meets a wilderness prophet named John.
4) Lazarus Dies First (2028) The Dantesque story of Lazarus’ descent into hell, and how Jesus called him back into life.
5) Mary Sees All: The Race to save Jesus from the Cross (2018)* Everyone is worried about Jesus, the forces of evil are out to crucify him. But, Mary of Bethany has a plan to save him from dying on Good Friday.
6) Martha Finds Rest: an Easter Story (2019)* The news of Jesus’ resurrection caused all of his friends to rejoice, except Martha. Now, her brother Lazarus is being sought by those who wish to kill him and quash the good news of Jesus. Martha, as always, is hard at work to fix things.
7) Angels of the Apocalypse (2029) In 70 AD, Roman soldiers destroy the Jewish homeland, leaving even Jerusalem a smoldering waste. Instead of fleeing with others to Masada and suicide, Martha leads Bethany’s people to safety in Syria. She becomes their Moses.
* Currently available
