This dramatic historical fiction offers a behind-the-scenes story of an ambitious Roman politician whose fateful decision changed the course of history. Guaranteed fiction!
Anonymous
Posted May 4, 2010
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This book is fantastic. Any one interested in Ancient Rome must read this book. It is incredibly interesting. I learned a lot and was never bored. I give this book very high marks, and its definitely one of my favorites.
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Posted October 21, 2009
This book - while originally written in the late 1960s - is phenomenal! Firstly, it is a very easy read. Secondly the story is absolutely captivating as the descriptions Maeir gives put the reader right there seeing, feeling all but really experiencing the goings on in the story.
Many know Pontius Pilate as only the official who tried Jesus Christ on Good Friday and only the few details the Bible provides regarding his actions on that day. While Maier's "Pontius Pilate" is a fiction book (I've heard Dr. Maier say that the book is "95% historical fact, 5 % the most likely conclusions based on what we do know") it provides some excellent insights into Pilate's life before the Good Friday event - the pressures and possible ambitions, frustrations and motivations. And then these give the reader insights into why he acted the way he did that day.
I highly, highly recommend this book.
Anonymous
Posted November 25, 2000
One of the most puzzling aspects of the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate is the question as to why Pilate allowed Jesus to be crucified. It would seem to the reader of Sacred Scripture that Pilate could easily have spared Jesus. Paul Maier's book explains in details some of the background information not recorded in the Scriptures that influenced Pilate's decision to crucify Jesus. This book is a must for anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the most important trial in history!
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Overview
This dramatic historical fiction offers a behind-the-scenes story of an ambitious Roman politician whose fateful decision changed the course of history. Guaranteed fiction!