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Summary: Very long Biblical historial fiction.
Review: This novel is a very straight forward accounting of a possible story of Jesus. The Robe is similar to The Silver Chalice in it's tone and overall philosophy.Do not attempt this novel unless you have read a number of other shorter novels in this genre.
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Summary: Good book - but for one thing
Review: Douglas writes a very good book here, with lots of interesting plot turns and ideas. The book keeps you moving, and there are no real boring parts. There are some parts that are just crackling with tension/drama. One is when Marcellus tells Peter - "I crucified him." That is the most powerful line in the book. But the one shortcoming is that Douglas' theology is wacko. There never was any power in Jesus' robe, and to think otherwise is insane. Otherwise, a good read.
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Summary: An Excellent Reminder!
Review: Douglas returns us to the tumultuous period of early Christianity. He presents a thought-provoking and imaginative interpretation of one man's discovery of Christ's love for mankind and, consequently, his redemption. It's so refreshing to be reminded of the ESSENCE of Christianity.
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Summary: Good writing, thoughtful philosophy.
Review: This is a highly readable tale of one of the Roman soldiers who crucified Christ, and won Christ's robe as a gambling prize. Its main weaknesses are that the plotting is only fair (a little too much time spent journeying through Galilee), and the characters are not as convincingly drawn as one might like. I'd give it 3 stars, except that there is a depth in its philosophy that makes you stop and think. I don't agree with Douglas about everything, but I think he comes close to capturing the essence of what Christianity was all about before it became codified and encrusted with ritual and windy sermonizing, and why it was such a revolutionary idea. It still IS a revolutionary idea, in this age of free markets, "economic man," and unabashed greed. This book has made me think about trying to apply its principles in my everyday life, and very few books achieve that.
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Summary: A Treasure
Review: You don't need to be a believer to love this book.Douglas brings the story to life with his great writing.You can read and re-read this book all your life.I also recommend `The Big Fisherman' by the same author--it's as magical as this one.
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Summary: Awesome historical fiction!
Review: Written in the style of Ben Hurr, "The Robe" by Lloyd C. Douglas is a story of adventure and truth. This story follows Marcellus (a Roman tribune) on his quest to find the truth about this robe, these Christians and a man named Jesus. Tracing Jesus footsteps through Galilee and Cana and learning from the Christians in Athens and Rome, Marcellus finds more than he bargains for. He set out to find the truth and found a God he could finally believe in. This is an awesome story of faith and hope! If you like historical fiction, especially that set in Jesus' time, you have got to read this book!
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Summary: If you haven't read this book, you have been SO deprived!
Review: This is the greatest book I have ever read. Douglas does rationalize some of Jesus' miracles, and that's sad. But other than that, I find no fault with the book. The writing style is great, and so is the plot. It has everything--historical facts, adventure, romance--who couldn't enjoy it?
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Summary: They don't write them like this anymore!
Review: If you don't fall in love with this book on the first page, you have no soul. Douglas paints some of the most extraordinary word pictures, often capturing the sensation of the character and projecting it on the reader. It's quite a trick to do this without overdoing it, and Douglas has mastered the technique. (In some ways, his ability here reminds me of some F. Scott Fitzgerald.) An example of his picturesque wordplay to describe an unusually early Spring: "...spring having arrived and unpacked its bags before winter's lease was up" The theology is watery (and misses a great opportunity as a result), but this book is a fascinating and enjoyable glimpse into both early Christianity and the Roman Empire in the first century, all wrapped up in an enjoyable and workmanlike story. They really *don't* write them like this anymore. I'll be reading this to the family soon. (This review is of the Harvard Classics Edition)
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Summary: A must read
Review: First written over thirty years ago, The Robe remains a monument to the genre of historical adventure fiction. From trying to answer the question of "What happened to the robe Christ wore on the cross", Lloyd Douglas weaves an intricate tale of mystery, romance and excitement. He brings to life the colour and drama of life in Rome and Judea in the years following the crucifixion, all the time maintaining historical accuracy
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Summary: A Beutifully Written Story About Jesus.
Review: This is a fictionalized story, but it still tells a good tale of what might have been when Jesus died. The story is about a Roman soldier who had been one of the soldiers there when Jesus was crucified. He knew the man that they killed that day was innocent, and it haunted him for months. The story is quite historically accurate. Mr. Douglas had put a lot of research into this manuscript. Douglas manages to convey his ideas about Christ and the whole crucifixion and resurrection. It may not be the idea that everyone has, but it is one that he believed in passionately. He knew that the secret of Jesus was a secret of wonder and surprise and passionate mystery that can never be completely explained. I enjoyed the book. It is very well-researched and written, but I did find it hard going at times. I persevered though, and it was well worth it.
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