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The Robe

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The question

My teenage son would like to read a Christian book called, The Robe by Lloyd Douglas. Is it a good book or is it against Coptic Christian belief?

The answer

Your son should first understand that the book The Robe is fiction. It could be confusing because it is based on a historic epoch in time regarding the aftermath of our Lord's crucifixion. There are some familiar characters, but it is not a Christian book. So long as this is clear in his mind, there are no major conflicts that would impede on his Coptic Christian beliefs.

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