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4.0 out of 5 stars History of the career of Pontius Pilate, 20 May 1998

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Paul Maier does an excellent job in this historical novel of being true to the facts where they are available, and being believably fictional in places where there are no facts available. This book traces the career of Pontius Pilate in Roman administration, his prefecture in Judea before, during, and after Christ. Highly researched and with full reference notes. I think the book is more guided to the student of history than of religion, but it will fit on both shelves.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic., 29 April 2003

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, 1 Feb 2009

By	Sean R. Strickland (London, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The book is very detailed, focusing on the man who's single decision arguably changed the world. The stereotype of Pontius Pilate is set aside by the author who allows us to consider a full dimensional portrait of the historical prefect of Judea. As is true of much of Meier's works, the plot is enriched by the descriptions of a world as seen through the eyes of someone living in the 1st century. As I read the book being a Christian, I inevitably looked forward to the colossal confrontation between Pilate and the God-Man of Nazareth... But all in all, it was the final chapter of the book that etched the book in my mind as a worthwhile read in the way the author masterly contemplates if Pilate became a believer in Christ or remained a cynical skeptic... And the conclusion fits the rest of the book. I look forward to reading more of Meier's works, especially his historical fiction.

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