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The Robe

Lloyd C. Douglas
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The Robe

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1942

Book Brief

Lloyd C. Douglas

The Robe

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1942
Book Details
Pages

522

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ancient Rome And Israel • 30s CE

Publication Year

1942

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas follows the story of Marcellus, a Roman officer who oversees the crucifixion of Jesus and wins his robe in a game of chance. Haunted by this event, Marcellus embarks on a journey to learn about Jesus, leading to his conversion to Christianity. This conversion creates tension with Roman authorities, ultimately forcing him to choose between his faith and his love, Diana.

Inspirational

Emotional

Contemplative

Romantic

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.5

28,378 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas has received generally positive feedback for its compelling narrative and rich historical backdrop. Readers appreciate the thoughtful exploration of faith and character development. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and the prose occasionally excessively detailed. The novel resonates well with those interested in historical and religious fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Robe?

Readers who relish historical Christian fiction like The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas typically enjoy spiritually uplifting stories set in biblical times. Fans of Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace and Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz will appreciate its rich historical detail and exploration of faith.

4.5

28,378 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

522

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ancient Rome And Israel • 30s CE

Publication Year

1942

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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