Realm: A Fictional Narrative

Pilate fear that the people would consider him a traitor to Caesar, instead of a friend. Moreover, Pilate could not ignore the charges brought against Jesus. The Jewish council did not only charge him with blasphemy, besides, the political charges brought against him (misleading the people saying that he was Christ, the king). Such charge that was consider treason, Pilate could not ignore. Which lead to Pilate reacting in such manner. However, after finding no fault against Jesus Pilate refused the verdict. Nonetheless, they sought more charges against Jesus. Leaving Pilate with no choice but to hand him over to them.

* Most of Antioch’s discussion regarding Pontius Pilate revolved around him being a “ruthless prefect” in his treatment of the Jews. Even so, Antioch seemed somewhat upset with the way the people forced Pilate into sentencing Jesus to death for the sake of his on position and reputation.

Even though Pilate is seen as very powerful, she cannot always protect everything that is precious to her. She attempts to help Hagar and prevent her from killing Milkman (129). Pilate loves both Hagar and Milkman and tries to protect them both. Despite her efforts Hagar cannot be controlled. She tries numerous times to hurt Milkman and does not stop until her death. Pilate knows that Hagar is slowly hurting herself and can only be stopped by Milkman, but she cannot make Hagar understand (130). Hagar is so demented that she kills herself because of her obsession. In the bible, Pilate is also ambiguous about what to do. He knows that Jesus is innocent, but he also knows that it will bring him trouble if he disobeys the people ( John 19:12).

The doorbell rang and John walked away from Sarah grinning. He grabbed Painted Girl’s arm and dragged lead her to the door. Quickly he opened the door but he faltered when he gazed at its

Pontius Pilate, as Roman Governor, had a position to fulfill to the Roman population along with the Jewish community. During a time of Jewish Passover, along with the chaos Jesus had created, Pilate was under great influence from many outside factors. “The stir created by Jesus' preaching and the size of his following perturbed both the Roman and the Jewish authorities, fearful of any wind that might fan the smoldering discontent in Palestine into a raging flame of revolt.” (Hexter 62) In the Roman trial, Pilate was chosen to judge Jesus on the act of sedition, however counter to Hexter's perspective, repeatedly stated that he saw no case against him. In the Gospel of John, it is apparent that Pilate not only doesn't want to be involved but is puzzled at the situation at hand. “Your own nation and the chief of priests have handed you over to me; what have you done?” (John 18:33) Pilate is attempting to keep order in his city and rather not involve

Pontius Pilate probes further in verse 13 and asks “Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?” Ironically, Jesus gave no response. Why was Jesus remaining silent? Possibly, due to the crowd’s obvious people power there was no response that would have satisfied the hostile climate. Furthermore, Jesus predicted his death many

He then begins working on assembling a body using body parts from various graves he had robbed. Then one night after completing the construction of the body he brings it to life. He quickly realizes that the creature that he had thought was beautiful is truly a grotesque mess. He runs away from it and falls asleep in his bed only to be awoken later by the creature. This causes him to then flee his apartment.

Stepping into the passage the first verse that reveals Pilate as an ambivalent role is in Matthew 27:14. Pilate was amazed that Jesus didn’t defend himself. He recognized the obvious plot against Jesus and wanted to let him go, but Pilate was under pressure from Rome to keep peace in his territory.

Pilate’s life as a whole may be a mystery to many, but as seen today there are historical writings that help us understand who Pilate was. Also seen today was the rocky relationship between the Jews and Pilate. This gives un an interesting insight into the crucifixion. We know Pilate tried to please the Jews, and we know that the religious leaders were not fond of him. Next week we will take a look at the crucifixion, and the trial of Jesus. As noted earlier Pilate played a role in this, but how does his role compare to Passover? Next week we will look into that, and I will show that Pilate’s role is an important one.

In the book of Matthew, Jesus’ story of his crucifixion plays out. His case is brought before Pontius Pilate who rules in Judaea as a judge. Usually at these events “the governor was accustomed to release a prisoner for the crowd, anyone whom they wanted” (Matthew 27:15). The crowd has two choices: Jesus, someone who had had a history of healing and teaching or Barabbas, a convicted murderer and rebel; they choose Barabbas. Pilate wonders why the crowd wants Jesus to be killed so badly. Although Pilate tries to challenge them, they start to riot. He then washes his hands and proclaims to the crowd that he is “innocent of this man's blood” (Matthew 27:24), sentencing Jesus to be crucified and Barabbas to be released.

Suddenly, the rusty door starts to open. When Sally saw Aunt Sarah’s hideous face,she started to scream. “AHHH,”

Why did Pilate not mention the well-known fact that one of Jesus’ servants had used a sword and cut off the ear of Malchus, the High Priest’s servant? Well, if Pilate had brought up that incident, Jesus might have requested that Malchus be brought into the proceedings as a witness; however, since his ear had been completely healed, that would have brought up the fact that Jesus had performed a miracle.

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The furrow full of swath flowers to leave the house was just being hit with the hoary morning light. she clawed through what feels like a force to get out of and whispers her last goodbyes to her safe place.

There are two sides to every story, and sometimes we forget to look at the other side. Before I picked up Pontius Pilate by Paul L. Maier, I can honestly say I didn’t care so much for Pilate. All I remember based on what I was taught was that Pilate didn’t want Christ’s blood on his hands, so he took the easy way out. As sad as it was, that was my only extensive knowledge about who Pilot was, and how he untimely got to that decision to wash his hands clean of the situation.