Simon of Cyrene

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A man from North Africa was forced to take Jesus' cross on His way to His crucifixion site in Jerusalem. Simon of Cyrene and his two sons, Alexander and Rufus, accompanied by John-Mark the Evangelist will travel the Roman Empire to spread the Gospel. From Libya to Judea, from Cyprus to Syria, from Egypt to Carthage, from Rome to Spain and from Catalonia to France, these new Judeo-Berber believers will discreetly mark the History of the world. On their way, they will meet famous people whose words and deeds the New Testament tells us about. Jesus first and his mother Mary; Simon Peter, the first of the Apostles; Barnabas cousin of Mark; Saul of Tarsus, who became Paul; Mona, Simon's wife; Photina the Samaritan woman; Petronilla, daughter of Simon-Peter, ... This historical novel tells the story of these ordinary men and women who have done extraordinary things with their commitment, their sacrifices, their fights, their questions, their doubts and their victory.