A Roman soldier wins Christ's robe at the crucifixion and confronts its life-altering power amid the rise of early Christianity.
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A Roman soldier wins Christ's robe at the crucifixion and confronts its life-altering power amid the rise of early Christianity.
LLOYD C. DOUGLAS (1877-1951) began his writing career in midlife, after working for many years as a minister, becoming a New York Times bestselling author and gaining international fame with his novels Magnificent Obsession (1929), The Robe (1942), and The Big Fisherman (1959).
will contain mild spoilers
Subtle romantic tension and courtship in historical setting.
Crucifixion, torture, combat, and executions depicted.
Mild period-appropriate language; infrequent.
Drunkenness and wine consumption shown repeatedly.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Central story of faith, conversion, and Christ's influence.
No fantasy magic or spellcasting present.
No occult, demons, or ritual magic present.
Roman imperialism, slavery, and oppression explored.
Guilt-induced mental collapse; no suicide.
Slavery, torture, crucifixion, and systemic cruelty.
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