Douglas, published by houghton mifflin company, boston, 1942 1st edition, hardcover. Be sure to check the laws for your country before downloading or. Flat signed on the verso of the first free endpaper. The robe is a story about what happens to the roman who wins the robe of jesus at his crucifixion.
Douglas has 32 books on goodreads with 43930 ratings. Immediately download the the robe summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching the robe. Aug 08, 2008 the robe is a 1942 historical novel about the crucifixion written by lloyd c. Douglas for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers the robe by lloyd c. The reader is drawn in from the very first paragraph. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condit. First edition with the publishing date on both the titlepage and page. Douglas immediately began working on the robe, sending each chapter to hazel as he finished it.
The robe, book club edition by douglas, lloyd c 1942. The robe is a 1942 historical novel about the crucifixion of jesus, written by lloyd c. More information about this seller contact this seller 21. The novel is much richer and more complex than the movie. The book was made into a film in 1953 after douglass death. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929 and the robe 1942. The robe is a 1942 historical novel about the crucifixion written by lloyd c. Historically important as the first cinemascope feature film, 20th centuryfoxs the robe is fine dramatic entertainment in its own right. After the tipsy little ship had staggered down past the lapari islands in the foulest weather of the year, and had tacked gingerly through the perilous strait of messina, a smooth sea and a favourable breeze so eased captain maniuss vigilance that he was available for a leisurely chat. Find books like the robe from the worlds largest community of readers. Age line along the edge of the spine and flap in front, no. The robe by douglas, lloyd c peoples book club, 1947. It encourages me and helps me find faith in the midst of doubt.
The robe follows the story of marcellus, an officer of the roman army who participates in the crucifixion of. The new york times fiction best sellers of 1942 wikipedia. The book centers around the misadventures of lewis romayne, and is also noted for a perceived anticatholic bias summary by mike zane and wikipedia. It is a book of historical fiction which intertwines fictional and nonfictional characters. The kempokajukenbo connection is a publication of hawaii martial artist david tavares 46 year journey in the kempo system. This book is not just a great religious novel, it is a great novel. The robe is a 1953 american biblical epic film that tells the story of a roman military tribune who commands the unit that is responsible for the crucifixion of jesus. Aug 12, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The big fisherman, magnificent obsession, green light, all by lloyd.
Douglas 1942 book club 1st edition boston houghton mifflin. Vintage, c 1942, the robe, by lloyd c douglas, international collectors. The robe was an instant success upon publication in 1942, remaining on the new york times best seller list for several years. The robe was a powerful, thoughtprovoking read, particularly for fiction. Feb 22, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project. Lloyd cassel douglas 18771951 began his writing career in midlife, after working for many years as a minister. He then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the nazarenes robe, a quest that reaches to the very roots and heart of. I came upon the book quite by accident a few years ago, and i have since read it 3 times. This book is set in the time of jesus death and rebirth from a highranking roman soldiers perspective. Lloyd c douglas this is the inspiring story of the robe that jesus wore on the cross and the roman centurion, marcellus gallio, who wins the robe in. Lloyd c douglas this is the inspiring story of the robe that jesus wore on the cross and the roman centurion, marcellus gallio, who wins the robe in a gambling match at the foot of the cross. In 1942, he published the robe, which achieved phenomenal sales for the time, selling over two million copies. The plot follows marcellus, a roman legatecenturion, who crucifies jesus christ and later wins his robe.
It entered the new york times best seller list in october 1942, four weeks later rose to no. Dust jacket is in very good plus to near fine condition. It entered the new york times best seller list in october 1942, and four weeks later rose to no. The robe by douglas, lloyd c very good hardcover 1942. The robe is an enduring classic which i thankfully had found a paperback copy with corresponding pages to the eedition. Published april 7th 1999 by mariner books first published october 1942. The robe remained on the list for another two years, returning several other times over the next several. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. In 1953, the novel was adapted into the critically acclaimed film of the same name, staring richard burton as marcellus gallio. A roman soldier, marcellus, wins christs robe as a gambling prize. The robe lloyd c douglas a roman soldier, marcellus, wins christs robe as a gambling prize. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the robe. Get the best deals on the robe 1942 when you shop the largest online selection at.
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Teach your students to analyze literature like litcharts does. The black robe is an 1881 epistolary novel by famed english writer, wilkie collins. Shortly after beginning to read the robe, i turned to the article about the author lloyd c. Much of the novel centers on marcellus a roman tribune who gambles for the robe of christ at his crucifixion and demetrius an intelligent greek slave owned by marcellus. The robe ebook epub electronic book the robe by lloyd c. The story of the soldier who tossed for christs robe and won douglas, lloyd c isbn 1544026544 1 copy separate the robe douglas, lloyd c. I have the original 1942 first edition which has a taped spine reason for its tatter i read this book at least once a year. He is joined by demetrius, his devoted greek slave. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
He then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the nazarenes robe a quest that reaches to the very roots and heart of. Dec 10, 2005 disorder in the court 1936 scarlet street 1945 the scarlet pimpernel 1934 the black book 1949 the phantom of the opera 1925 shaolin temple 1976 he walked by night 1948 the fatal. Hollywood as usual improved the novel in turning it into a movie. Project gutenberg offers 61,566 free ebooks to download. The book was one of the bestselling titles of the 1940s. Douglas, in wikipedia, where i saw that after the making of the movie version of the robe, douglas had been unhappy and specified that there would be no movie of his later book the big fisherman.
The story itself is again very different from the movie but has wonderful character development. The film was released by 20th century fox and was the first film released in the widescreen process cinemascope. He then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the nazarenes robea quest that reaches to the very roots and heart of. Douglas and mccann finally met in 1941, and it is to her that douglas has dedicated the book. A biblical epic, a drunk and disillusioned roman wins jesus robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. No cost ebook pdf kindle reader on the net book epub electronic brief summary of the book the robe by lloyd c. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The robe kindle edition by douglas, lloyd c religion. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Very good, dust jacket has crease at binder corner area. The robe follows the story of marcellus, an officer of the roman army. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts. I enjoyed the historical background of the time, it really brought jesus time and influence to life. Supportive download the robe ebook pdf free therobes diary.
Instant downloads of all 1297 litchart pdfs including the book thief. It is the story of the crucifixion of jesus and was one of the bestselling books of the 1940s, spending almost a full year at the top of the new york times book list. He then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the nazarenes robe a quest that reaches to the very roots and heart of christianity and is set against the vividly limned background of ancient rome. It entails the beginnings of his instructor joe emperados most prized warrior professor walter l.
If you ever wondered what happened to the robe of jesus christ after he was crucified this book will enrapture you. The robe is a historical novel set before, during, and after the crucifixion of jesus christ. The robe remained on the list for another two years, returning several other times over. The movie of the robe stars richard burton, jean simmons, victor mature, michael rennie, dean jagger, jay robinson, richard boone and jeff morrow. Interaction with the robe causes marcellus to go mad and eventually seek more information about mysterious galilean. This is a list of adult fiction books that topped the new york times fiction best seller list in 1942 though the bestseller list first began in 1931, it only became a national survey on august 9, 1942. The robe is a 1942 christian novel by lloyd douglas, a lutheran minister and writer. The robe free pdf books from bookyards, one of the worlds first online libraries to offer ebooks to be downloaded for free. The robe by douglas, lloyd c used books and rare books. It entered the new york times best seller list in october 1942, and four weeks later.
Even if the reader is not a christian, heshe will find it hard to put down. The robe book by lloyd c douglas 1942 printed pages. The movie despite richard burton and jean simmons pales in comparison to this wonderfully written book. Douglas kindle edition with audio multimedia cd video hardcover new or used, cheap audiobook pric theres also other available format to download. Yr, pages, file size, type, download format, find printed copy. Douglas, 1942, houghton mifflin edition, the robe 1942 edition open library. Douglas hardcoverdust jacket, download read the demolished man ebook online free pdf 1947. Get a better understanding of why the christian faith triumphed over the roman empire.