The Robe

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Set against the backdrop of Jesus' crucifixion, the story follows Marcellus Gallio, a Roman tribune who wins Jesus' robe in a game of chance. This seemingly trivial victory becomes a pivotal moment in his life when a drunken centurion at a party hosted by Pontius Pilate forces him to wear the robe. The narrative explores the profound impact of this event on Marcellus, intertwining themes of faith, destiny, and the moral dilemmas faced by those in power during a tumultuous historical period.