The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas (1942)

The Robe is a novel by Lloyd C. Douglas, first published in 1942. It tells the story of Marcellus, a Roman tribune who commands the unit that crucifies Jesus. Marcellus is haunted by guilt and nightmares, and he decides to retire from the army. He purchases the robe of Jesus at an auction, and his life is changed forever. Marcellus embarks on a spiritual journey, traveling to the Holy Land and meeting many people who have been touched by Jesus. He discovers the power of faith and forgiveness, and his life is transformed. He eventually returns to Rome, where he is reunited with his beloved Diana. Together, they spread the message of Jesus and the power of faith.

By Lloyd C. Douglas · First published 1942 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Romance · 25 chapters · 211,659 words

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[Dedicated with appreciation to Hazel McCann who wondered what became of The Robe.]

Because she was only fifteen and busy with her growing up, Lucia's periods of reflection were brief and infrequent; but this morning she felt weighted with responsibility.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Lloyd C. Douglas
• Date: 1942 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Romance, Adventure
• Length: 211,659 words
• Structure: 25 chapters, 5,987 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The Robe is set in the time of Jesus and follows the story of a Roman tribune who is tasked with overseeing the crucifixion of Jesus. The novel follows the tribune's journey of faith and redemption as he discovers the power of the robe of Jesus.
• Religious Fiction — The Robe is a religious novel that explores themes of faith, redemption, and the power of Jesus' robe. The novel follows the tribune's journey of faith and redemption as he discovers the power of the robe of Jesus.
• Romance — The Robe features a romantic subplot between the tribune and a Jewish slave girl. The novel follows their journey of love and faith as they discover the power of the robe of Jesus.
• Adventure — The Robe follows the tribune's journey of faith and redemption as he discovers the power of the robe of Jesus. The novel features a number of exciting adventures and thrilling moments as the tribune embarks on his quest.

Tags

historical fiction · Christianity · Roman Empire · spiritual journey · redemption · faith · sacrifice · love · betrayal · courage · suffering · forgiveness

Contents

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Chapter 9
• Chapter 10
• Chapter 11
• Chapter 12
• Chapter 13
• Chapter 14
• Chapter 15
• Chapter 16
• Chapter 17
• Chapter 18
• Chapter 19
• Chapter 20
• Chapter 21
• Chapter 22
• Chapter 23
• Chapter 24
• Chapter 25

More by Lloyd C. Douglas

• Magnificent Obsession (1929)
• The Big Fisherman (1949)
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