The Robe

I went to book club last night, and we talked about this book. It was a really good book. I definitely recommend it. It's not a quick, easy read. It's a historical fiction novel about the Roman soldier who crucified Jesus Christ and then won His robe that they gambled for. It's the story of how his life changed because of that. It also develops the story of his slave, Demetrius, who is a really cool character. Lots of applicable life lessons. It also visits the people who were affected by Jesus' miracles, such as the woman with an issue of blood, the family that was holding the wedding when He changed the water to wine, a woman who learned she had a singing talent after Jesus visited with her, a boy who had a lame leg healed. It was interesting to read about what it was like for those early Christians in the immediate times following the Crucifixion. What an incredibly tough time it would have been to live through. Anyway, very good read.