The Last Man at the Inn

by R William Bennett

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At first glance, this book may seem like a Christmas book but truly it's a book of one man's journey of developing faith and his belief in Jesus Christ. This novel is about Simon of Cyrene who is well known because of his carrying the cross when Jesus was too weak. This story is based on what perhaps his life story was that led to that moment of Simon stepping in to help Christ that day on his way to Golgotha.

The story starts on the night of the Savior's birth. Simon in his travels to Bethlehem took the last spot in the inn. Mary and Joseph come to the inn and are turned away while Simon watches. All of his life he is racked with guilt about not giving up his place at the inn. Throughout his life, he hears of this Christ who is spreading a message of goodness. Simon falters in fully accepting this message. This novel shows his journey as he grows older, raises his family, and struggles to believe if this man Jesus is the prophesied Messiah. This novel takes the reader on a journey of spiritual awareness. I know anyone that enjoys reading biblical fiction will enjoy the story of Simon on his journey to believe.