The Big Fisherman
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Book Overview
The Big Fisherman by Lloyd C. Douglas is an epic tale of transformation and faith. It follows the journey of Simon Peter, a humble fisherman, who becomes a devoted follower of Jesus. Through trials... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
ISBN:B001ULFISC
Release Date:January 1959
Publisher:Thomas Allen
Weight:1.43 lbs.
Customer Reviews
6 ratings
Wonderful book, reminiscent of Ben-Hur and definitely of the Robe
Published by Jenny , 2 years ago
This book I first read when I was around 12, I think, and I loved it. I had read The Robe first, which I would recommend as some of the characters are mentioned from that book. I think that is really one of the things I especially like about this book. It meshes well with The Robe and you can see the same events from another perspective which to me is unique in the book world and is something I really appreciate. 10/10 recommend
not a christian but still enjoyed it
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I just finished reading Edward Gibbons 6 book series "Decline and Fall of Roman Empire" and since have been reading historical fictions. although I'm not a practicing christian this book was still a great read and I found times when I couldn't put it down due to the suspense and drama. There are some great dialogues in the book like when Simon/Peter is talking to the strutting prince and says, "When the poor stop envying the rich, then you take away the rich's highest satisfaction." Whether you are a christian or not reading statements like that makes you stop and think how powerful this message in current age of materialism and high debt.
A wonderful story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Having read and loved The Robe, I found this one at my churches library and gave it a read. "The Big Fisherman," is set before "The Robe" and tells the story of the apostle Peter. It's a great book. It focuses alot on a young Arabian couple which kind of takes the attention away from Peter but it's not an overwhelming distraction. I loved the way Mr Douglas worked the words and acts of Jesus of Nazereth into the story, very well done. He really fleshed out the charecters of the Apostles as well.A very enjoyable read about a great, but flawed man.
a beautiful piece of literature
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I first read this book almost 25 years ago as a boy of 10 growing up in another country. After so many years without reading any fiction, I borrowed it from the library to read again. I am entranced!In times like today with the Arab and the Jew even more at each other's throats, this is a book that will reconcile these peoples - through a common cord.This is a great book to reach out to Muslims/Arabs because it describes a time in Arabia 600 years before the birth of Muhammad/Islam. It also points them to another way... The Way.It is a beautiful love story and the level of writing is good enough for it to be classified as literature. the prose is well turned and original. It is imaginative and stirring. How I wish teens of today could read this book.
Loved it!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book is an historical novel based on the life and death of Christ and the start of the Christian movement. I am not a Christian but I still loved this book. It is as moving as watching a film like Ben Hur. This book would definately re-affirm a borderline Christian's faith.
Big Fisherman is a keeper!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is first-class. This book is similar to "The Robe." It has every element of a great work- romance, adventure, history, and depth. Don't throw this one back!
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