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Title: Pontius Pilate by Paul L. Maier ISBN: 0-8254-3296-0 Publisher: Kregel Publications Pub. Date: March, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (9 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: The Politics of Dealing Out Death
Comment: The author, Paul Maier, has provided a plausable and enjoyable historical fiction regarding the life of Pontius Pilate. Drawing from Roman historical sources, the Jewish historian Josephus, and the writers of the Gospels, Maier weaves a compelling tale.
One thing you should appreciate about Maier is that he doesn't twist the source documents out of context to make for a better fiction. Pontius Pilate is every bit the concerned politico in ancient Israel as is presented in the Gospels. Maier traces Pilate's careful analysis of the handling of the arrest of Jesus as follows:
"Why should he, rather than Caiaphas, bear the popular opprobium for arresting a prophet? Certainly the people would be inclined to blame Rome, rather than their own countrymen in the temple guard. He would not make Antipas' mistake and cut down a Jewish prophet, especially not in his present, probationary status."
And so the story hinges on this greatest moment of Pilate's life (though he probably didn't know it). Altogether, the portrayal here is one of a Roman procurator simply trying to do his best to honor the Emperor by his service while at the same time trying not to unduly antagonize a people noted to be difficult to govern. While some would disagree and argue that Pilate was a cruel and harsh man (the condemnation of Jesus out of expedience would seem to suggest the same), Maier choose a more neutral approach.
The story moves along quickly and is well written. If you know absolutely nothing about the history of Pontius Pilate, this book will enlighten you with some colorful historical fact. Otherwise, simply read the book for an entering presentation of facts already known. This book is worth the short time it takes to read.
Rating: 5
Summary: the politics brought to life
Comment: Outstanding book! I love to see the politics of Pilates decision come to life. Seeing a possible portrayal of his human side is also entertaining and thought provoking.
Rating: 5
Summary: Realistic.
Comment: Two thousand years ago, there was a trial that changed history. Jesus Christ was dragged before the Roman politician who had to make the fateful choice that would place the Messiah on the cross. Who was this man, Pontius Pilate? What was life really like in those days, what political forces shaped events of that moment?
***** Paul Maier does an excellent job of exploring these questions in his novel that was published decades ago, but due to the timelessness of the subject, has held up well over the years. Pilate's choices are seen as both political and perhaps even divine necessity as the day that will become Good Friday unfolds. With the use of real figures and well researched customs, Dr. Maier sweeps readers back two millenia. Calling it fiction is almost an insult, because it is so very realistic. One complaint is that there is not a sequel exploring Pilate's wife, a woman who stands beside Caeser's wife in fascination.
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Title: The Flames of Rome by Paul L. Maier ISBN: 0825432979 Publisher: Kregel Publications Pub. Date: March, 1996 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: A Skeleton In God's Closet by Paul Maier ISBN: 0840734247 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pub. Date: 15 December, 1993 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: More Than A Skeleton : It Was One Man Against the World. by Paul L. Maier ISBN: 0785262385 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pub. Date: 16 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: In the Fullness of Time: A Historian Looks at Christmas, Easter, and the Early Church by Paul L. Maier ISBN: 0825433290 Publisher: Kregel Publications Pub. Date: January, 1998 List Price(USD): $22.99 |
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Title: Eusebius, the Church History: A New Translation With Commentary by Eusebius, Paul L. Maier ISBN: 0825433282 Publisher: Kregel Publications Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $25.99 |
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