Come Forth

‘Full of keen spiritual and human insight, inspiring meditations both broad and deep. A compelling chair pilgrimage with [Father Martin] who is endlessly fascinated by Jesus and reminds us that the life of faith is lively, ever-curious, full of wonder and, in this book’s case … kind of fun’ Elizabeth Scalia, OSV News ‘Jesuit priest James Martin takes a satisfying approach that mines John 11 for new interpretations and translations – and even a few hot takes on common understandings of the story and its characters. His enthusiasm is infectious’ The Presbyterian Outlook ‘From historical investigation to literary and artistic imaginings, Martin guides readers from despair to hope and from shame to acceptance. A magnificent, moving spiritual journey’ Amy-Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament Studies Emerita, Vanderbilt University, author of The Misunderstood Jew ‘Wise, winsome, and compelling, Martin writes in a way that invites growth in faith and discernment. Beyond the complexity of critical study and the obscurity of historical data, this book is a pastoral summons into a world of grace-filled honesty’ Walter Brueggemann, author of The Prophetic Imagination ‘Martin dives deep into the Gospel story to reveal how Jesus's greatest miracle can help each of us experience the new life that God promises. Come Forth is a spiritual masterpiece’ Richard Rohr, OFM, author of The Universal Christ ‘Martin mixes biblical exegesis with nuanced reflections on the Lazarus story as represented in the larger culture of art, books and film … An erudite and heartfelt paean’ Shelf Awareness ‘Martin – arguably our greatest writer priest – has penned a genius meditation on the Raising of Lazarus. I read it in one sitting and came away with a renewed hope that grace alone can call me out of whatever tomb I’ve buried myself in. Bravo!’ Mary Karr, author of The Liar’s Club