Thanks. 1929. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. And another mightier work he did, which was strange even with our gods: he raised up a dead man, Lazarus, who had been dead four days, by a single word ordering the dead man to be raised, although his body was already corrupted by the worms that grow in wounds; and that ill-smelling body lying in the tomb he ordered to run; and as a bridegroom from the bridal chamber, so he came forth out of the tomb, filled with exceeding fragrance. O my dear friend, how empty and insignicant is the wisdom of our great teachers, compared with the doctrine which God Himself promised to send to us! I HAVE undertaken to communicate to thy goodness by this my writing, though possessed with much fear and trembling, most excellent king, the present state of affairs, as the result hath shown. Where did they go, and what happened to them after? An anxiety I had never before felt forced my eyes in one direction. A little later an old man, together with a group of weeping women, came to see me. Can I? The events causing the riot in Jerusalem, which occurred in connection with the death of Jesus of Nazareth, and those events which occurred in my province some days before this, were of such charter that I feel compelled to give you a detailed report. For already great affliction cometh upon the priests and upon the writers of the law; because they delivered unto thee the Just One. I fell on the. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. And when we drew nigh to him, O Herod, a great voice was heard from heaven, and dreadful thunder, and the earth trembled, and gave forth a sweet smell, like unto which was never perceived even in the temple of Jerusalem. And a woman who had an issue of blood for a long time, so that because of the discharge all the joints of her bones were seen and shone through like glass, for all the physicians had dismissed her without hope, and had not cleansed her, for there was in her no hope of health at all; but once, as Jesus was passing by she touched from behind the hem of his garments, and in that very hour the strength of her body was restored, and she was made whole, as if she had no affliction, and began to run fast towards her own city of Paneas. The first. But from the reports made by Pilate it is possible to perceive his hypocritical cruelty and intolerance. These people had been for so long independent and by nature were inclined to rebellion. Before this Holy Day Pontius told me that the Nazarenes future was extremely insecure. I felt that on this unhappy day a supernatural event would occur. but I could not cry for him. But we, when we saw him, all of us fell upon our faces before his feet. He proved that Jesus could not have been sentenced to death, because He had never committed a single crime. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Pilate's Wife: A Novel of the Roman., May, Antoinette at the best online prices at eBay! My gloomy heart shall never feel any joy. However, the Emperor understood from Pilates report that the action of the latter was not right, and for this reason, together with other complaints against him, Pilate was displaced and imprisoned. Sometimes they spoke to me of the God of their ancestors, and read parts of their holy books. In such circumstance I, an insignificant, unfortunate man, would have become an instrument of what the Christians call Providence and of that by which this fate and destiny might come down upon us. I passed the time with my son in silent forests where deer fed on olive branches; where palms with their delicate fronds, more beautiful than in Delos, rose |over blossoming orange-trees, and under fruit-bearing nards. nite expression of hope, which I could not understand. Farewell. I had not the courage to raise my eyes to him and to look in his.- The sound of his words, his voice, with which he had pronounced his judgment, pierced and wounded my heart. Pilate declared I nd no fault in this man; with what justication then did he order Jesus to be beaten? Some days later the High Priest came to me and excused himself. and slapped his face. He said his religion forbade him and his subordinate to sit at ones and the same table with Roman and to feast with them (to participate in drinking orgies). Bible lessons blended with science, theology, modern-day life lessons and logic. A LETTER from PONTIUS PILATE'S WIFE Y ou ask me, dear and faithful friend, for an account of some of the rumors which have already reached you concerning Pontius and myself, and you appear frightened at the mystery by which we are enveloped. But in vain. gure of the innocent victim will always stay before my eyes. Pilate sent to him:Because he wrought signs I did not wish to crucify him: and since his accusers said, He calleth himself a king, I crucified him. And behold, heaven and earth rejoice; and behold, Procla my wife is believing in the visions which appeared unto her, when thou sentest that I should deliver Jesus to the people of Israel, because of the ill-will they had. And when I had made known to him the cause of my journey, He asked me for the canvas, and gave it back to me printed with the likeness of his venerable face. This Historic letter written by Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Caesar Letter is from the "Archko Volume" containing manuscripts, in Constantinople, and the Records of the Senatorial Docket, taken from the Library at Rome, Translated by Drs. According to some, Pilate killed himself while in exile to Gallia. He, perhaps, had not wanted to expose himself before Christs disciples, and, perhaps, before his wife, who highly sympathised with Christ, and whose dream was not only an actual prophetic prediction of what would happen to those who took part in the trial, but also to those in our days, who act as the Hebrews who feigned to defend and to protect the Roman rulers, but in reality were only great traitors. The manner in which he dressed and behaved were insolent. The President of this court was Dr. Weldeisel, one of the most important legislators among the Jewish people. I decide and order his death by crucifixion, together with others, in the manner applied to those people who are sentenced to death, be they of rich or poor standing, because he continuously caused uproar by his detrimental behaviour in Judas ; further, he called himself the Son of God, and King of Jerusalem, and threatened the Holy Temple and Jerusalem with destruction ; he refused to pay taxes to the Emperor and ventured to enter Jerusalem with leaves of date-palms and a retinue of people, like a king who enters Jerusalem and the Holy Temple. The next day passed without any event. To answer the second question there is an article talking about when one letter was discovered in Liverpool in 1964 and goes into detail on why he believes it to be a fraud. Even my wife had a dream about this Jesus and she had warned me to have nothing to with him. And lo, I know that thou art God, the Son of God, and I beheld thy humanity and not thy divinity. But I now learn from the executioners and from the soldiers who watched his sepulchre that he rose from the dead. All these people burned from anger and envy, and it appeared to me that in their faces an infernal re was shining. And Csar said to him, Most impious one, when thou sawest so great signs done by that man, why didst thou dare to do thus? Edited by Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and A. Cleveland Coxe. They were divided into a thousand boisterous sects, but in one point they were all united: namely, in their furious hatred against the Romans. When Jesus was crucified it was that cold for ice? With one gesture He separated the righteous from the wicked. He said to the Pharisees and scribes: You are malicious by birth; you are like unto white sepulchres. His peacefulness struck me with terror, for in my ears still sounded the words I had heard in my dream: Give me back My blood which I have spilt for you. There they have crowned him with a wreath of thorns. And Csar, being filled with anger, sent soldiers and commanded that Pilate should be brought as a prisoner. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Would the mob be just as happy if he released Barabbas instead of Jesus on the feast day (Mark 15:6 ff.)? shermen from Tiberias were arrested. The Jewish people, nowadays, re-examine Jesus trial and nd him guiltless, and their ancestors guilty of the crime of the murder of the of God. Shaking His head in sadness and with a divine grateful smile, Jesus replied: When that day shall arrived, there will be no escape for the Son of Man, even under the earth. down to Jeremiah, who predicted Zions fall, arose from the graves. Life lessons, Bible study, Christian news, and more. N o doubt you are surprised to hear from me. Destroy me not, therefore, for this my sin, nor be mindful of the evil that is in me, O Lord, and in thy servant Procla who standeth with me in this the hour of my death, whom thou taughtest to prophecy that thou must be nailed to the cross. . Posted on 08/09/2012, in Short Studies and tagged Christ, Christ in history, Claudia Pilate, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judea, letter about Jesus, Majesty, Pilate's wife, pontius pilate, Publius Lentulus. So, by virtue of which Roman law did he order the innocent prisoner to be scourged and crucied? Our deadly silence was disturbed by a thunderstroke resounding through the corridors of the palace. When I entered he raised his Head and exclaimed in desperation: O Claudia, why did I not follow your advice? nger of death had left its traces round her eyes and her concealed lips. The Samaritans, co-nationals of the men killed, complained about .him to the governor of SyriaVitellius, a brother of the Emperor(as the population of Judea was under the jurisdiction of the former as a higher authority). Speaking out against a government that is massively exterminating believers, would only lead to greater persecution. Then bear your cross,, Please, include documents that can be downloaded or printed. I followed Him, without His knowing. One of the Roman centurions was insulted, so I requested the Prefect of Syria to send me directly one hundred infantry and as many cavalry, but he refused to send me these troops. Without further delay he was to be sentenced to death as many others before Him. She was still more beautiful in the heavenly restfulness which lay upon her but her forehead was of a pale pinkish colour like the rose which had been placed on her. And while you probably seldom think of me, I hope you will read this . To become better acquainted with this case we give the following short report on Revision of the Juridical Process of Christ.. Living here is a man who enjoys a great reputation as a God-fearing person and whose name is Jesus Christ. The defence was greeted with stormy applause. These wretched people could not be satisfied, otherwise, and I had to allow them to deprive Him of His life., More than once during our civic riots I was witness of popular paroxysms; whatever I had seen, nothing was to be compared with what I saw here. The Pilate cycle is a group of various pieces of early Christian literature that purport to either be written by Pontius Pilate, or else otherwise closely describe his activities and the Passion of Jesus.Unlike the four gospels, these later writings were not canonized in the New Testament, and hence relegated to a status of apocrypha.Some writings were quite obscure, with only a few ancient . The thiopic calendar inserts 'Pilate and his wife Procla' under June 25th. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. At that moment I saw the crowd break, offering passage to a group of men who came nearer to the house, and at whom the people looked, with great interest and reverence. My eyes followed the victim, who was led to be slaughtered. The Epistle of Pontius Pilage Which he Wrote to the Roman Emperor Concerning our Lord Jesus Christ. You pay the tithe with mint and cinnamon, but you are not interested in abiding by the laws, in faithful righteousness and mercy. The meaning of these words is deep and true. And I have especially confirmed what was told me, that he appeared bodily in Galilee, to the same form, and with the same voice, and with the same doctrine, and with the sane disciples, not having changed in anything, but preaching with boldness his resurrection, and an everlasting kingdom. Each of these words pierced my heart like a knife. I order my first centurion (captain), Conutus Cornelius, to keep him bound in public in the Jerusalem district and to seize what is his : to coat him with a purple cloak and put a crown of thorns upon his head, and to force him to carry the cross of his own shoulders, so that he be an example to others and especially conspirators. And many of the Jews died, and were engulfed and swallowed up in the chasms in that night, so that not even their bodies appeared. He possesses sparkling eyes. In John (19:711), Pilate is depicted as having accepted the Christian interpretation of the meaning of Jesus, and he rejects Jewish leaders reminder that Jesus has merely said that he is the king of the Jews (19:21). I send thee the earrings of my daughter and my own ring, that they may be unto thee a memorial of my decease. On the other hand, Johns picture of Pilate delivering judgment from a tribunal in front of the prefects mansion fits typical Roman procedure. Therefore, my brother, the judgments of God are righteous. The dream of "Claudia" is referred to in Matthew 27:19: While Pilate was sitting in the judgment hall, his wife sent him a message: "Have nothing to do with that innocent man, because in a dream last night, I suffered much on account of him.". The punishment of the Almighty came down like a, ame. Incidentally, the letter makes interesting reading in and off itself, as it mentions indirectly the authentic details of the events pertaining to the life and death of Jesus. Few may be aware that the Greek Orthodox Church glorified the wife of Pontius Pilate Claudia Proscura as a saint. I raised my eyes to contemplate Him, but, as before the radiance of the sun, I had to turn them away immediately and to lower my eyes to the ground. Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Csar the emperor, greeting. It appeared that He was ready to judge the people assembled before Him. And on the morrow when Csar sat in the capitol with all the senate, he undertook to question Pilate again. And one heresy of theirs against him was, that he said that the Sabbath was not their right rest. When I came to their house, my servants could only with great difficulty force a way for me through the throng, for many mourners and a large crowd had gathered before my friends home. 3 It was located by a researcher named . At the beginning, I feared that He might be an unlawful agitator who would rouse the people against the Romans, but soon my apprehensions were dispersed. When I heard these words I seemed to lose my reason. In this masterpiece of history the official document where Pontius Pilate reported Christ''s death to Emperor Tiberius; went on to explain that it was recorded by the Roman historian, Valleus Paterculus, and was finally discovered in the early 1850''s in Rome''s Vatican library. Pilate sent to him: Because he wrought signs, I did not wish to crucify him: and since his accusers said, "He calleth himself a king," I crucified him. This and other sources might be considered pseudipigrapha and Apocrypha. It is only natural and absolutely advisable that the judges of to- day should read the Holy Books, i.e., the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. asius;-Account of the Monks in Egypt;-Life of Serapion;- Did Paul/Saul teach Christianity with Jewish traditions to Gentiles like what we see in Messianic Judaism today? It was the promised reinforcement, consisting of two thousand able troops, who, in order to speed up their arrival had marched the whole night. 28th March. From the original a copy was prepared and sent, about the year 1643, to the Constantinopolitan bishop Dionysius. However, this unlimited freedom given to Jesus aroused a deadly rage in the Hebrews; not among their poor, but among the rich and powerful, and in this respect Jesus was extremely and opuses to the latter (the rich), so that was a good reason for me not to trouble the Nazarenes freedom. Letters of Pontious Pilate. What Roman laws had provided that an innocent man should be scourged? Pilate acted as he did because he cared so much about his Roman masters' opinion. Those men, therefore, not enduring to be so harassed by demons, removed the vessel of cursing from them and sent it to be buried in the territory of Losania. Then those unhappy men asked the rocks and the mountains of the earth to swallow and cover them. . I heard another soldier grumbling to strangers and overheard my name, but I could not understand. The old man went away. There is no peace to the doers of evil, saith the Lord. Now when he was crucified darkness came over all the world; the sun was altogether hidden, and the sky appeared dark while it was yet day, so that the stars were seen, though still they had their luster obscured, wherefore, I suppose your excellency is not unaware that in all the world they lighted their lamps from the sixth hour until evening. And the moon, which was like blood, did not shine all night long, although it was at the full, and the stars and Orion made lamentation over the Jews, because of the transgression committed by them. What been written in the books of the Prophets must be fulfilled.. There are many modern texts and English translations of the letters, including the one on the website link you gave. The punishment of the Almighty came down like a ame. I saw Jesus, appearing as she (Salome) had described their God. With tears in her eyes she fell at my feet and said: Take care and do not touch that man! No, said she, but with a pious sentiment of devotion. An opportunity to send you a message does not often come, you know. The hangmen, like butchers, caught Him. First searching for the letter before a link/source was added revealed at least 3 letters, each is written differently: "The Library of Congress has received a number of inquiries over the years about a purported letter from Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Caesar concerning Jesus Christ. His hands are externally beautiful. The town was overcrowded with restive people who demanded the death of the Nazarene. Source: https://spzh.news/ru/istorija-i-kulytrua/83807-pontij-pilat-i-zhena-jego-klavdijapervaja-supruzheskaja-para-svyatyh, Your email address will not be published. She is commemorated on 9 November, new style. Why could I not save with my own life that of the wise man. According to what history shows us, the ruling religion has not always had pure truth as a foundation, and in all times it was subject to errors. Terms and Conditions It was indeed He whom I was very impatient to see. He had rounded them up with his cavalry, and ordered the leader to be killed and the crowd to be dispersed with pikes, and any whom they m1ght catch to be slain. Sign up for the Bible Blender newsletter and receive the latest on science and tech news, new product notifications, exclusive features, and more. The latter were distinguished by parchment rolls containing various texts of the laws, which they had bound to their heads. Owing to this regulation they were full of anger. Immediately after our departure from the temple I had to go with Pontius to the province to which he had been appointed. Thereafter the echo of their fury was again to be heard. The day of the Passover approached. All three authors stood at the foundations of the written tradition of the ancient Christian Church. Is there a proper earth ground point in this switch box? At 14.30 (1.0. Pontius Pilate's wife is the unnamed spouse of Pontius Pilate, who appears only once in the Gospel of Matthew, where she intercedes with Pilate on Jesus' behalf.It is uncertain whether Pilate was actually married, although it is likely. And Pilate said, Their nation is seditious and insubordinate, and not submissive to thy power. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top, Not the answer you're looking for? 8. For Vienne means, as it were, Way of Gehenna, because it was then a place of cursing. Can I tell police to wait and call a lawyer when served with a search warrant. Together with his humiliation and sorrow he bore his spiritual desperation wherever he went in the Empire. We have challenges here in Africa to find such information for, So glorious+++ Most Holy Theotokos save us, Pectoral Cross At first he did not think it a sufficiently important document to be copied, but some years later he mentioned this document to W. D. Machan, and the latter, inspired by an ardent desire to know the contents, wrote to the German student who, in the meantime, had become a professor in Westphalia (Germany), and requested that by mediation of the latters connections with the Vatican, he might have a copy of that valuable document prepared. And as the messenger returned to his lodgings he met a certain woman named Veronica, who had been acquainted with Jesus, and he said, O woman, there was a certain physician in this city, who healed the sick by his word alone, why have the Jews slain him? But you will protect Him, isnt that so? Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Csar the emperor, greeting. But in this time he was overwhelmed, wearied by witnessing sufferings, and repentant. He had risen again. NOW when the letters came to the city of the Romans, and were read to Csar with no few standing there, they were all terrified, because, through the transgression of Pilate, the darkness and the earthquake had happened to all the world. What happened to the wealthy youth who left Christ in sadness, the Canaan woman and her daughter, the demon-possessed man from the land of Gerasenes? The prosecutor continued grimly to accuse the martyr, basing his arguments on the documents he had brought with him. This cunning tetrarch, with pretended submissiveness, declared that, out of respect towards me, he placed the fate of this man in my hands, and this he let me know through the Caesarian soldiers. Your Majestys humble and obedient servant, , (ss) PUBLIUS LENTULUS. When you are able to appreciate the Holy Scriptures and Gods Law, than you can follow them as they direct you. He was then ordered back to Rome to stand trial for cruelty and oppression, particularly on the charge that he had executed men without proper trial. Why are non-Western countries siding with China in the UN? But I prayed in my heart, for I knew that it was he whom ye delivered unto me, that he was Lord of created things and Creator of all. Because without this letter, we have no basis for that but speculation. i. Jesus tests the Pharisees Whose Son is the Messiah? Please provide sources and justification for your answer. So far one family of the better society in Jerusalem showed some benevolence towards me. 1931, the result of the revision of this trial was published. Then those unhappy men asked the rocks and the mountains of the earth to swallow and to cover them. The defence continued the strong plea and asked the judges of the present court not to be selsh, and not to victimise real righteousness for political reasons. Say to the storm: Stop amidst the mountains, for otherwise you will uproot the woods in the plain. The storm will reply to you I shall continue to obey the laws of the Creator. God alone knows where the storm goes. But Jesus did not answer. The day grew dusky, similar to that on which the Emperor Julius the Great died, an event which also took place in the middle of the month of march. Pope Francis Issues Call for Peace on Anniversary of Russias Invasion of Ukraine. Alternate Christian traditions have referred to her as Saint Procula (also spelled Proculla or Procla) or Saint Claudia, and the combinations Claudia Procles (Latin: Claudia Procls) and Claudia . Deeply upset by this news, I took my child to hurry to them to bewail her together with the mourners and her mother Salome. Our inquisitive minds are eager to know about the fates of the biblical characters. The Bobbs-Merrill company. The veneration of these two individuals is an ancient tradition in these churches. In all my life I have never seen such a sweet and clear look. Please check out the, Hi Mark. But now, hear me, and believe in my FatherGod who is in me. Now while they were standing, and wondering, and gazing at him, he looked at them, and said to them, What is it? but I gave my secretary a hint to join the crowd and to listen to what He was saying. How do you ensure that a red herring doesn't violate Chekhov's gun? Oh, if we only knew how much God loves us, and what a supremo sacrice he offered for all of us that we might be saved! I didn't want any part in his death. : Pontius again ordered them to be silent, and said to them : I nd no guilt in this man and I acquit Him. Then Pontius Pilate was apprehended by command of Csar and brought to Rome. Vitellius found Pilate guilty and ordered him to report in Rome, to the Emperor Tiberius. And as to His teachings, they have in no case been dangerous, and represent no heresy whatsoever; so Rome was inclined to concede Him every freedom and, by His deeds. His disciples announced in the whole province that, according to His prediction, Jesus was resurrected from the dead., There remained for me only the duty of informing my Emperor of this loathful happening. When you buy books using these links the Internet Archive may earn a small commission. At last, it is proved that Roman justice is also guilty in no less a degree. Pontius Pilate was the Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea (2636 CE) who presided at the trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion. I have a secretary named Manlius. The emissaries who preach Jesus doctrines have inserted in the comments on their faith also the words: He was cruci. Farewell. and that by the spirit Nina these voices had been mixed with the howling of hunted animals. He is a saint. I was just about to go to the law-court accompanied by my guard. Translated by The Catalogue of Good Deeds And she began to weep, saying, Ah, me, my lord, it was my God and my Lord whom Pilate through envy delivered up, condemned, and commanded to be crucified. My spies reported to me that the High Priest and the Pharisees spent the treasure of the temple for the bribery of the people. He showed Himself worthy. Then the audience went quietly away.. Another man, again, who had a withered hand, and lived in sorrow, and had not even the half of his body sound, he rendered sound by a single word. I found with theminstead oi kindness and welcomedistrust, which kept them trembling, and I immediately ceased my visits. Mishap is after us; for they do not seek right, but revenge from the courts. The rest can await its turn. For the sake of all that is dear to you, and for this chi1ds sake, the token of our holy matrimonial bond, do not make yourself guilty by spilling the blood of this righteous man who is so like the immortal God. At this call Salome awoke. On another occasion He became angry with them because of their exasperating fasting and opulent gifts they received from the rich, and told them, before God, one mite from the poor widow was more appreciated than their expensive gifts.