![]() ![]() ![]() There are very thought-provoking conversations as his conversion evolves. It is based around one man, Marcellus and his growing conversion to the teachings of Christ, which start from existing disbelief and cynicism of the Roman Empire which he serves. This is a very moving novel, written in a very clear, readable style. Set against the vividly drawn background of ancient Rome, this is a timeless story of adventure, faith, and romance, a tale of spiritual longing and ultimate redemption. Through the pages of this great book, the reader sees how a pagan Roman was eventually converted to Christ. After he won Christ’s robe in a game of dice on Calvary, he experienced a slow and overpowering change in his life. Here is the fascinating story of this young Roman soldier, Marcellus, who was in charge at the crucifixion of Jesus. He then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the Nazarene-a quest that reaches to the very roots and heart of Christianity. A Roman soldier wins Christ’s robe as a gambling prize. It is to her that Douglas dedicated this book. Douglas immediately began working on The Robe, sending each chapter to Hazel as he finished it. One of those fans, a department store clerk in Ohio named Hazel McCann, wrote to Douglas asking what he thought had happened to Christ’s garments after the crucifixion. Douglas was receiving an average of one hundred letters a week from fans. More than 6 million copies sold! The classic Christian novel of the crucifixion and one Roman soldier’s transformation through faith.Īt the height of his popularity, Lloyd C. ![]()
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