Simon

Follow Simon of Cyrene, he who was compelled to carry Jesus's cross, on his political, social, physical, and spiritual journey leading up to, during, and after his short walk with Christ on the road to Golgotha. From Simon's hometown of Cyrene to his marketing hub in Apollonia, across the Mediterranean Sea to the massive Roman port of Caesarea Maritima and on to Jerusalem be part of Simon's journey of uncertainty, opportunity, and the complexities of the heart.As a husband, father, and...
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Follow Simon of Cyrene, he who was compelled to carry Jesus's cross, on his political, social, physical, and spiritual journey leading up to, during, and after his short walk with Christ on the road to Golgotha. From Simon's hometown of Cyrene to his marketing hub in Apollonia, across the Mediterranean Sea to the massive Roman port of Caesarea Maritima and on to Jerusalem be part of Simon's journey of uncertainty, opportunity, and the complexities of the heart.As a husband, father, and leader of a bourgeoning business what will become of Simon, his family, and entrepreneurial legacy when everything comes crashing down as he is pulled from the crowd by Roman soldiers to carry a cross for a stranger? Will he be able to piece together the pieces of his shattered life? How will he react to his personal walk with the Savior of the world? Where this story of Simon came from. I was intrigued by Simon of Cyrene after watching a movie detailing the crucifixion of Jesus. Immediately I sought to learn more about Simon. Information about Simon of Cyrene is scant. He is only mentioned three times in the Bible, all referencing the moment when he was compelled to carry the cross. There is nothing about him before carrying the cross and nothing after it. However, enough puzzle pieces are available that a story emerged in my mind. I could not sit still until it was written.In the process of writing this novel I considered the atonement of Christ in a whole new light. It is my hope that through this fictional story of Simon you too may consider more deeply what Christ's infinite atonement means to you.