Our first impression of MACKY is that he’s an
average fourteen-year-old. He’s bright, funny,
sometimes hot-headed and courageous, sometimes
confused and torn - in fact not that different from his
Twenty-First Century counterparts.
But there’s more to Macky, much more. Like his father,
Samuel, Macky is drawn to the teachings of Jesus of
Nazareth. Under the Romans, beliefs like these have
to be kept secret, but Macky refuses to give in to
the oppressors. He dreams of freedom for all those
persecuted by the might of Rome, and he’s always
taking part in intrigues, daring rescues and secret
missions, all designed to get his fellow rebels out of
trouble. Above all, Macky is an idealist.
Macky knows the streets and alleyways of Alexandria
like the back of his hand; he is a daring horseman,
agile, athletic and resourceful - a great ally in any
escapade. He’s usually ready with a witty answer, but
one look from his mother, Diana, can silence him
pretty sharply!
Does he hate the Romans? His upbringing tells him
he shouldn’t, but he’s a teenager, and he can’t help
it. But as he shares the stories of the Old and New
Testaments with family and friends, Macky travels
the most important journey of all through
Friends
and Heroes
- the journey of life.
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There’s so much
else going on ...
war... rebellion...
