The big fisherman by lloyd c douglas hardcover 1959. Starring howard keel, susan kohner and john saxon, the production is adapted from the 1948 novel by lloyd c. The big fisherman is a 1959 american historical and drama film directed by frank borzage about the life of simon peter, one of the disciples of jesus. Howard keel creates a moving and heartfelt portrait of simonpeter. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Douglas hardcover book, published by houghton mifflin. 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 blue ceiling. Rather, fisherman takes place before, during, and after the events in the robe. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Its a wonderful story, a story that should be told in its entirety, but the kindle format is terrible. This is eagerly awaited by the multitude who read and loved the robe, to which it is virtually a companion volume. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 22 december 2015. His last book was the autobiographical time to remember which described his life up to his childhood and education for the ministry. Douglass main purpose is to present a christian thesis in the form of a novel and include in the gospel narratives the aspect of human interest.
He is a large, strong man, who initially rejects the whisperings about jesus. It also presents another story of redemption and forgiveness, as he takes in a young arabjewish girl, fara. Douglas novel, a sequel to his massive bestselling book the robe. Light bumping at top and bottom of frontrear panels. Frankly, i was depressed at the thought of opening the book once more to read it and was hardpressed to summon the will to follow this story through to its unsatisfying conclusion. Crowds of people thronged to hear him, leaving behind their lives, discarding their jobs just to hear this message of love and peace. His last novel, the big fisherman 1948, focuses on jesus, peter, and a pair of young lovers, esther and voldi. I loved the way mr douglas worked the words and acts of jesus of nazereth into the story, very well done. Douglas, which is closely related to douglas previous book, 1942s the robe which, six years earlier, in 1953, had also been. The story traces peters journey from selfsufficient fisherman to his dependency on a. The big fisherman is about the later life of peter, one of the closest disciples of jesus. It also follows a daughter of an arabian princess and a jewish prince who were forced to make an alliance in the hope of saving jerusalem from further roman siege. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy ca.
Big deals the fly fisherman s guide to the great smoky mountains national park full ebooks best. As they both learn of jesus, it changes their lives. You are listening to the pastor of the first baptist church in dallas who is bringing the message entitled the big fisherman and we are in these general epistles, and this morning begins with the first epistle of simon peter. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. I should have checked the diamentions before buying but i was expected a regular book.
Douglas, which is closely related to douglas previous book, 1942s the robe which, six years earlier, in 1953, had been adapted for the screen under the same title, the robe. There is no doubt that jesus christ worked very hard, tirelessly to spread his message of love, a love that would unite all peoples of the world we live in. I gave it only 4 stars as it wasnt pointed out explicitely i didnt realise this book is of unusual size. A book i was given as a teenager and then kept me in the faith.
Jesus apostle, simon peter thats precisely 40% of the entire book. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The big fisherman is a 1959 american film directed by frank borzage about the life of simon peter, one of the disciples of jesus. The big fisherman by lloyd c douglas book cover, description, publication history. The monumental bestseller based on the life of st peter. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of simon peter who was a disciple of jesus. It focuses alot on a young arabian couple which kind of takes the attention away from peter but its not an overwhelming distraction. The big fisherman, is set before the robe and tells the story of the apostle peter. Now having reread after all this time i find it entralling and very helpful to. The big fisherman by lloyd c douglas fantastic fiction. I do not mean, sire, continued lysias, that this is a scriveners reproduction of the book. Though he had long denied religious teachings from his father, simon is drawn to jesus and feels changed when he meets him.
But where the robe was primarily the story of a young roman and his rebirth in the spirit of jesus christ, this is a story even closer to the gospel, with simon called peter as the big fisherman with the backdrop of the years of jesus ministry on earth integral to. Lloyd cassel douglas august 27, 1877 february, 1951 born doya c. The big fisherman ebook by lloyd douglas 1230000030665. Herod wants me to meet him for a private conference a fortnight hence, in the city of petra. Free download the big fisherman s related books if you enjoyed the big fisherman, here you will find a selection of books you might be interested in. The film is adapted from a novel written by lloyd c. The film was shot at universalinternational studios but release. It was one of the authors best known works and was made into a movie in 1959 starring howard keel, susan kohner and john saxon. The covers have a few faint marks, slight fading spine, old owner inscription and name penned to ffep otherwise no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, no foxing, solid binding. Watch the big fisherman full movie video dailymotion. Big fisherman by lloyd c douglas, first edition abebooks. Academy awards, usa winners and nominees that have not been on my watch list since 1929. The novel starts nearly two decades before the jesus begins preaching, and focuses on an alliance being forged between the jews and the arabians, who, we are told, have been.
Lee production the big fisherman by douglas, lloyd c. The big fisherman is simon peter, apostle of christ. The big fisherman is a 1959 american film directed by frank borzage about. The big fisherman by douglas, lloyd c and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have a hardback version of the big fisherman, and was greatly disappointed to find the kindle version end at chapter 10 instead of chapter 30. Douglass the big fisherman for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. No dust jacket, cover has only light edgecorner wear.
The story traces peters journey from selfsufficient fisherman to his dependency on a risen christ. The characters are real and one grows to care for them. The big fisherman is a historical novel centered around simon peter, one of the twelve apostles. The big fisherman has 9 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Original orange cloth with pattern on front and blue lettering spine. 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. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Ghostly fisherman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was shot on location in the san fernando valley in california. His last novel, the big fisherman 1948, focuses on jesus, peter. The novel is closely related to douglas previous book, the robe, which was also adapted as a movie. The robe ends with the big fisherman as a nickname for peter. They were mesmerised by his calm face exuding peace, love.
The roman world of the early christian church is carefully drawn. Though he had long denied religious teachings from his father, simon is drawn to. It was a calm, early summer noon in the southern mountains of ara. Eventually, the big fisherman was filmed in 1959, starring howard keel in one of his few nonsinging screen roles as peter. It was a calm, early summer noon in the southern mountains of arabia.