The Spear
A Novel of the Crucifixion

This is an interesting, but ultimately beautiful book. I don't think it has a protagonist, though perhaps it focuses a little bit more on Longinus. The ending was the most beautiful part, and I love how Catholic this book is. It is Catholic in the essence. Because there are so many people who are to......more

Louis de Wohl created something pretty amazing in The Spear, which he considered to be the magnum opus of his career. He took a cast of real characters from history, such as Pontius Pilate and his wife, Claudia; Caiaphas; the woman who committed adultery; Barabbas; and the man who hurled his spear i......more

Best historical fiction I've read about the Gospels I grew up on novels like The Robe and The Silver Chalice but The Spear is even better. Louis de Wohl weaves an immaculate story of redemption. Combining deep insight into human character with impeccable historical research, Wohl gives readers a beau......more

Thoroughly engaging. The main characters are for the most part real historical people. The events lead up to Calvary, where St. Longinus pierces the Sacred Heart with his Spear. Anyone familiar with the Gospel knows how this book will end. The social and political context is well expressed. We got t......more