The Big Fisherman
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 3rd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, chipped and worn with some minor damage; clipped. Page Condition: Yellowed with some foxing along the book block . Markings: Name penned on feo. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
The Big Fisherman is a sweeping work of historical fiction that chronicles the life of Simon Peter, the Galilean fisherman who became one of the most pivotal figures in early Christianity. Lloyd C. Douglas, celebrated author of The Robe, reconstructs the ancient world of the Holy Land with vivid authenticity, weaving together the story of Peter's transformation from a rough-hewn man of the sea into a devoted apostle of Jesus of Nazareth. The narrative unfolds across a richly imagined landscape of Roman-occupied Judea, introducing a compelling cast of characters — including a young Arabian princess on a quest to confront her father, Herod Antipas — whose fates become intertwined with the ministry of Christ. Written with the same reverent yet accessible tone that made The Robe a beloved classic, this novel presents faith, redemption, and spiritual awakening as forces powerful enough to reshape an entire civilization.
Author: Lloyd C. Douglas
Format: Hardback
Published: 1949, Peter Davies, London
Genre: Historical fiction
Edition: 3rd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, chipped and worn with some minor damage; clipped. Page Condition: Yellowed with some foxing along the book block . Markings: Name penned on feo. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
The Big Fisherman is a sweeping work of historical fiction that chronicles the life of Simon Peter, the Galilean fisherman who became one of the most pivotal figures in early Christianity. Lloyd C. Douglas, celebrated author of The Robe, reconstructs the ancient world of the Holy Land with vivid authenticity, weaving together the story of Peter's transformation from a rough-hewn man of the sea into a devoted apostle of Jesus of Nazareth. The narrative unfolds across a richly imagined landscape of Roman-occupied Judea, introducing a compelling cast of characters — including a young Arabian princess on a quest to confront her father, Herod Antipas — whose fates become intertwined with the ministry of Christ. Written with the same reverent yet accessible tone that made The Robe a beloved classic, this novel presents faith, redemption, and spiritual awakening as forces powerful enough to reshape an entire civilization.