Marcellus then returns to Rome, where he must report his experiences to the emperor, Tiberius at Villa Jovis on Capri. Based upon their experiences first Demetrius and then Marcellus becomes a follower of Jesus. Marcellus, now believing the robe has some sort of innate power, returns to Judea, follows the path Jesus took, and meets many people whose lives Jesus had affected.
Sent to Athens to recuperate, Marcellus finally gives in to Demetrius' urging and touches the robe, and his mind is subsequently restored. Reluctantly wearing the garment, Marcellus apparently suffers a nervous breakdown and returns to Rome. During the banquet, a drunken centurion insists that Marcellus wear Jesus' robe. Marcellus wins and asks Demetrius to take care of the robe.įollowing the crucifixion, Marcellus takes part in a banquet attended by Pontius Pilate. Marcellus and some other soldiers throw dice to see who will take Jesus' seamless robe. In Jerusalem during Passover, Marcellus ends up carrying out the crucifixion of Jesus but is troubled since he believes Jesus is innocent of any crime. Prince Gaius, in an effort to rid Rome of Marcellus, banishes Marcellus to the command of the Roman garrison at Minoa, a port city in southern Palestine.
The book explores the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus through the experiences of the Roman tribune, Marcellus Gallio and his Greek slave Demetrius. Here is a timeless story of adventure, faith, and romance, a tale of spiritual longing and ultimate redemption. The book explores the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus through the experiences of the Roman tribune Marcellus Gallio and his Greek slave Demetrius. Douglas's The Robe is the classic novel about the Roman soldier Marcellus, who wins Jesus Christ's robe as a gambling prize after the crucifixion. With more than six million copies sold, the New York Times Bestseller, Lloyd C.
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