Lloyd C. Douglas' classic, The Robe, is an excellent novel providing an insightful perspective of the early Christians and the rise of a new religion. The story begins near the time of Jesus' crucifixion when a Roman soldier, Marcellus, wins Christ's robe as a gambling prize. Because the robe has an unexpected affect upon him, a year later he sets out on a quest to find the truth about the Nazarene who wore the robe-a quest that takes him to the very heart of Christianity. An extraordinary story with strong characters, this book is the May 2011 selection for the Faith-Inspired Book Club at Delphi Public Library!
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