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The Gospel of Simon: The Passion of Jesus According to Simon of Cyrene

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The Gospel of Simon: The Passion of Jesus According to Simon of Cyrene2,000 years ago, an itinerant Jewish preacher named Jesus was condemned to be crucified an all too familiar spectacle in Jerusalem in those days. By chance, a man named Simon, from Cyrene, was compelled by Roman soldiers to help Jesus carry the heavy cross through the crowded streets to Golgotha. What did Simon witness? What did he and Jesus talk about? Eager to learn more about his unfortunate companion, Simon returned to Jerusalem the next day. What

2,000 years ago, an itinerant Jewish preacher named Jesus was condemned to be crucified--an all too familiar spectacle in Jerusalem in those days. By chance, a man named Simon, from Cyrene, was compelled by Roman soldiers to help Jesus carry the heavy cross through the crowded streets to Golgotha. What did Simon witness? What did he and Jesus talk about? Eager to learn more about his unfortunate companion, Simon returned to Jerusalem the next day. What he learned changed his life forever. Ever since, the descendants of Simon have safeguarded an incredible secret. A book for everyone, no matter what you believe. Praised worldwide for its timely and necessary message of love and compassion.

Praise for The Gospel of Simon:

"In a world where media relentlessly enflames fear and hatred, here is a quiet voice espousing the triumph of love and peace." --Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

"This books reminds us that we are called to be bearers of love, for there can be no faith without love." --Cardinal Edward Egan of New York

"John Smelcer writes with the voice of Jesus. Until now we only thought we knew this story." --Daniel Berrigan, Jesuit priest, social rights activist, and author

"As this book shows, there are many similarities between Christianity and Buddhism, such as the practices of compassion, love, contemplation, and tolerance." --The Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

"Smelcer gives us a Jesus who condemns those who abuse the name of God to gain wealth or power, as well as anyone who fosters injustice and inequality, oppresses or enslaves others, and incites hatred, intolerance, bigotry, and violence." --Coretta Scott King (MLK's widow)

" This book belongs among the classics of religion, if not in a class all by itself. A masterpiece capable of changing the world." --W. P. Kinsella, Academy Award winning author of Field of Dreams

"John Smelcer challenges the certitudes of our times and offers a blueprint for religious peace." --Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz, Center for Christian Jewish Understanding

"A book that reminds us again and again of Jesus's gospel of love." --Saul Bellow, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature

"May this book bring a lot of benefit to people who read it." --Thich Nhat Hanh, author of Love in Action

"This may be exactly the way it happened. A tour de force." --Tom O'Horgan, director of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar

"An ambitious reimagining of the most familiar story in history." --Chayym Zeldis, Tel Aviv University

"Enlightened, compelling, and blessed by grace. The timeless message will resonate with modern readers." --Marcus Borg, author of The Heart of Christianity

"Smelcer reveals new dimensions of the Christian story." --Bishop John Shelby Spong



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Leap Faith Press
Published: 10/10/2016
ISBN: 9780692790410
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d
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Okay I’m usually not one for stand-alone’s I’m an avid series reader but my goodness am I so happy I read this! This story was brilliant & so absolutely mesmerizing. I loved reading about each character and their struggles as well as what helped them to move forward. The ending definitely brought tears to my eyes so hard. I truly wasn’t expecting some of what happened in this story. There is about to be a spoiler I am going to reveal so please stop reading if you don’t want the spoiler !!!! ⚠️ ⛔️ ‼️ I loved that the author didn’t do what most authors do with irredeemable male characters. I truly was hoping that Nate Jr. would be apart of the pack after the way he treated Astrea bc he truly didn’t deserve it. Though I must say you did a wonderful job or redeeming him as a person. I cried my eyes out when he walked into the story. I was truly terrified he was going to be a bad guy to the end. However you truly did him such a justice by having him realize his faults & having him redeem himself in the most wonderful way. I’m so sad that he didn’t get to hear how much his brother loved him & forgave him before dying. But again you wrote that ending so beautifully & I just can’t express how much I loved this story & how you took a different route than most authors I have read have. You are a remarkable author Cinder Blaze & I thank you generously for creating such a masterpiece.
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