Bartimaeus, the Blind Beggar of Jericho

George Sabol, OFS

Meet the author and learn about this fascinating new novel!
Bartimaeus is the name of the blind beggar that was cured by Jesus at the gate of Jericho as Jesus traveled to Jerusalem where he was to be crucified a few days later. Although the Gospels have many accounts of cures by Jesus, the cure of Bartimaeus is told in the synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Why did the three Gospel writers include the same miracle narrative in their Gospels, and most interesting, why are Bartimaeus and his father, Timaeus, named in the Gospel? Could it be that Bartimaeus had a greater role in the early Christian Church—a role that was known by the apostles but was not disclosed, possibly to avoid repercussions from the enemies of the Church?

The question of who Bartimaeus was and what role he played in the early Church is the basis of the novel. The author will provide a biblical and historical basis of the novel and answer reader’s questions.

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