Books by lloyd c douglas

Lloyd c douglas books biography and list of works author of. The topics of love, freedom, government, gods, and revolutions would. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Young lloyd attended wittenberg seminary in springfield, oh, where he received his education as a minister. Lloyd cassel douglas august 27, 1877 february, 1951 born doya c. His first novel, magnificent obsession, was an immediate and sensational success. Big fisherman isbn 9780671800895 9780671800895 softcover, pocket, 1975. Sheltering the kings wellguarded domain, a mile above and a dozen miles east of the dead sea, motionless masses of neighbourly white clouds hung suspended from a remote. The robe magnificent obsession big fisherman disputed passage green light white banners forgive us our trespasses. His novels are written with the purpose of inspiration, and he says he is more concerned with healing bruised spirits than winning the applause of critics. Lloyd douglas spent thirty full years in the ministry before he retired to devote himself to writing.

Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Douglas, including the robe, and magnificent obsession, and more on. Discount prices on books by lloyd c douglas, including titles like crisis and commonwealth. Douglas, was an american minister and author who published popular novels about religious and moral issues his last novel, the big fisherman 1948, focuses on jesus, peter, and a pair of young lovers, esther and voldi. Douglas s first book, magnificent obsession, appeared in 1929 and became a huge success. Douglas is buried in forest lawn memorial park cemetery in glendale, california. Isbn 9780671800895 9780671800895 softcover, pocket, 1975. Find signed collectible books by lloyd c douglas green light.

About the author lloyd cassel douglas 18771951 began his writing career in midlife, after working for many years as a minister. Even if the reader is not a christian, heshe will find it hard to put down. Douglas, collection novels by lloyd c douglas alibris. Lloyd cassel douglas was an american minister and author. Lloyd cassel douglas 18771951 began his writing career in midlife, after working for many years as a minister. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexander jackson douglas, was pastor of the hopeful lutheran church. D68 1929 camera canon eos 5d mark ii foldoutcount 0 identifier magnificentobses00byll. Douglas was born doya cassell douglas in columbia city, in, in 1877. Douglas offers an extraordinary gift in this book the spiritual key to a fulfilled life. Douglas, magnificent obsession a reading local post one of my reading goals for 2015 was to read more works with a local connection, written by indiana authors or maybe written about or taking place in or near my home state. Douglas lloyd cassel douglas august 27, 1877 february, 1951 was a noteworthy american minister and author. Publication date 1929 topics recreational reading publisher houghton mifflin company collection. Lloyd c douglas books list of books by lloyd c douglas.

Douglas was one of the most popular american authors of his time, although he did not write his first novel until he was 50. Douglas include jellyfish welcome books, coral reef welcome books, crab welcome books, and humpback whale welcome books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I was in eighth grade, 14 years old, when i read lloyd c. In this case its after causing the death of a brain surgeon, wayne hudson. Lloyd c douglas colliers set 6 volumes hardcover january 1, 1929 by lloyd c. Douglass 1948 novel the big fisherman is an engaging fictional work on christian history. I enjoyed the historical background of the time, it really brought jesus time and influence to life. Douglass first book, magnificent obsession, appeared in 1929 and became a huge success. Douglas s 1948 novel the big fisherman is an engaging fictional work on christian history. The robe lloyd c douglas readers digest book 1993 hardback printed in usa. Douglas lloyd cassel douglas 18771951 began his writing career in midlife, after working for many years as a minister.

Lentz, h max 1902, a history of the lutheran churches in boone county, kentucky, together with sketches of the pastors who have served them, york, pa. Roman, and when the characters gathered to prepare for trading, for warring, for marrying, it is difficult to remember who is who, so the book is a study. Houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company, 1986. American writer who published popular novels about religious and moral issues.

Author lloyd c douglass complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The novel introduces themes that reappear in the authors later books a medical setting, a wealthy background, the conversion of the atheist hero to a practicing christian from feelings of guilt. Critics held that his type of fiction was in the tradition of the great religious writings of an earlier generation, such as, benhur and quo vadis. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The robe by douglas, lloyd c peoples book club, 1947. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929 and the robe 1942. Douglas free books for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Douglas s the carolinian for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile.

Hudsons secret journal, douglas uses the vehicle of compelling storytelling to describe a way to extend oneself outward and form an eternal connection with humankind. Lloyd cassel douglas, an american minister and author, was born doya c. This book is not just a great religious novel, it is a great novel. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929. Shop amongst our popular books, including 33, the robe, the big fisherman and more from lloyd c. Part one of two partswhen asked about the nature of his books, lloyd douglas once replied. Douglas was one of the most popular american authors of his time, although he did not write his. August 27, 1877 february, 1951 was an american minister and author. Douglass novel the robe, a story about the roman officer who crucified jesus and won his seamless robe in a toss of the dice. Douglas has 32 books on goodreads with 43846 ratings. Douglass first book, magnificent obsession, appeared in 1929 and. An intimate biography of lloyd c douglas by his daughters.

It was one of four of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the other three being the robe, white banners and the big fisherman. It was a calm, early summer noon in the southern mountains of arabia. If my novels are entertaining i am glad, but they are not written so much for the purpose of entertaining as. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 1929 and the robe 1942.

After graduating he served as a pastor in a church in manchester, in. Isbn 9780330201261 9780330201261 softcover, macmillan, 1973. Douglas was a noteworthy american minister and author. The reader is drawn in from the very first paragraph. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, wilmot, indiana and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexander jackson douglas, was pastor of the hopeful lutheran church. Douglas, including the robe, and magnificent obsession, and more on thriftbooks. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, wilmot, indiana and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexan. Douglas on the front free endpaper in green fountain pen ink. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.

Douglas also was critical about names of characters, lots and lots of names. This book is set in the time of jesus death and rebirth from a highranking roman soldiers. Douglass the carolinian for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.