One great book is 'The Robe' by Lloyd C. Douglas. It tells the story of a Roman centurion who wins Jesus' robe at the Crucifixion and how his life is transformed. Another is 'Ben - Hur: A Tale of the Christ' which has exciting chariot races and a story of revenge and redemption set in the time of Jesus. Also, 'The Red Tent' by Anita Diamant, while focusing on the female characters in the Bible, offers a fictionalized but engaging view of biblical times.
Well, 'Quo Vadis' is a classic in this genre. It shows the early Christian community in Rome and the struggle between the new faith and the Roman Empire. It has great characters and a vivid description of the era. Another good one is 'The Silver Chalice'. It focuses on the making of the chalice that held the cup used at the Last Supper. It's full of adventure and religious themes. 'Hadassah: One Night with the King' is also a great read. It tells the story of Esther from the Bible in a fictionalized but interesting way.
Sure. 'The Bronze Bow' is a well - known christian biblical historical fiction. It's about a young man named Daniel who is seeking revenge against the Romans but then his views change through his encounter with Jesus' teachings. And then there's 'Two From Galilee' which imagines the story of Joseph and Mary in a very vivid and detailed way, bringing their relationship and the events leading to the birth of Jesus to life. There's also 'The Messiah' by Gore Vidal, which presents a different perspective on the life of Jesus within the context of historical events.