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Award-winning historian and best-selling author Paul L. Maier has created a compelling style of documentary fiction. He uses what is historically known of Pilate's life, adds in the known political climate of first-century Judea, and unveils the colorful, untold story that changed history. Filling in the details of Pilate's early career in Rome, Maier captures the drama of imperial Rome under Tiberius Caesar, the plotting of his political allies and enemies, and his relationship with his beloved but ambitious wife, Procula.

In this recorded account of near-death experiences, we learn about the miracles of the millennium, the return of the Ten Tribes, the building of the New Jerusalem and temple, and many other astonishing events long prophesied in scripture but never before described in such vivid detail. Visions of Glory is a mesmerizing and fascinating read that you will not be able to put down.

The Gospel of Nicodemus: A Clear Text Edition in True 16pt Large Print Experience one of early Christianity’s most dramatic and influential works—now presented in modern, accessible English and genuine 16pt large print for effortless reading. Includes both sections of the traditional text: the Acts of Pilate (the Trial of Jesus) and the Descent into Hell, fully translated and rendered in clear modern English. What if the trial of Jesus was only the beginning? The Gospel of Nicodemus takes you beyond the familiar Gospel accounts into a world of courtroom drama, miraculous testimonies, ...

"The Confession of Pontius Pilate" is a fascinating dramatic dialogue between Pontius Pilate and his close friend Fabricius in which he recounts, from his perspective, the events surrounding the trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whether the author was Fabricius himself, or it was written by an unknown author at a later date, the story sticks closely to the biblical narrative while providing additional insights into the internal conflicts of Pontius Pilate over his role in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ that led to his eventual suicide.

The man who asked “What is truth?” finally finds his answer. Governor Pontius Pilate has spent ten years keeping peace in Rome’s most turbulent province. But nothing prepared him for Jesus of Nazareth—a teacher who draws massive crowds, performs impossible miracles, and claims to be the King of the Jews. When religious leaders demand the innocent man’s execution and angry mobs threaten rebellion, Pilate faces an agonizing choice between justice and political survival. His decision will echo through history, but the story doesn’t end at the cross. From the resurrection that ...

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Garrison Keillor's latest book is about the wedding of a girl named Dede Ingebretson, who comes home from California with a guy named Brent. Dede has made a fortune in veterinary aromatherapy; Brent bears a strong resemblance to a man wanted for extortion who's pictured on a poster in the town's post office. Then there's the memorial service for Dede's aunt Evelyn, who led a footloose and adventurous life after the death of her husband 17 years previously.

Ruthless tyrant, nervous diplomat, victim of circumstance, or something else? The figure of Pontius Pilate has puzzled Bible readers for centuries. Simon Webb's new book takes a fresh look at our sources of information on Pilate, in the New Testament and beyond, and assesses what modern archaeology and historical research can tell us about the man who crucified Jesus.

As the world anticipates its end, we Latter-Day Saints are preparing to build the city of Zion. With so much emphasis on building Zion physically on earth, we sometimes forget the best place to build Zion is within our own hearts. John Pontius carefully details the importance of Zion in our own lives, opening our eyes to our oft-overlooked obligations and vast privileges.

In a world drowning in noise, the wisdom of a 4th-century desert monk offers a lifeline to clarity, peace, and purpose. Evagrius of Pontus for Beginners is your guide to the profound teachings of one of Christianity’s most influential thinkers, presented in a way that’s accessible, transformative, and utterly relevant for modern life. Unlock the secrets of apatheia—a state of inner calm that frees you from the tyranny of distractions and passions. Master the eight evil thoughts that threaten your peace and learn practical strategies to overcome them with grace and resilience. ...

Claudia is adrift - until she meets Lucius Pontius Pilate and becomes his wife. When Pilate is appointed Prefect of the troublesome territory of Judea, Claudia does what she has always done: she makes the best of it. But unrest is brewing on the outskirts of the Roman Empire, and Claudia will soon find herself and her beloved husband embroiled in controversy and rebellion. Might she find peace and rest in the teaching of the mysterious Jewish Rabbi everyone seems to be talking about?

This is the fourth book in the series, Witnesses to an Execution. It is about the judge who presided over the civil trial of Jesus Christ, a trial that resulted in His execution. The judge is Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea, Israel. He declared the defendant that appeared before him that Friday morning, innocent, at least three times, but despite those declarations, by three o’clock that same day, the defendant was dead on a Roman gallows. Did Jesus of Nazareth get due process, or the judicial system was rigged against Him? Was the judge on the take and dropped the ball of justice for ...

When doctors gave him six months to live, John Pontius (author of Visions of Glory) created a blog to leave his testimony with his children. However, thousands of followers of UnBlog My Soul were touched. Share in the journey as Pontius expresses his love and understanding of the gospel in a clear, beautiful way. This audiobook compiles the most compelling blog entries and weaves the narrative of his journey to the veil.

Can a young war correspondent find herself and follow her heart? In this work of historical fiction, 20-something Annabella “Annie” March arrives in France in 1944 intending to write about the war. Soon, however, Annie begins to distance herself from her sometimes-mentor, sometimes-rival - the great Martha Gellhorn - and Gellhorn’s larger-than-life husband, the novelist Ernest Hemingway. She turns to photography in the hopes of making her own name and, to her delight, discovers that images come more easily than words.

MURDER BY THE SHORES OF THE DEAD SEA Both the killer and victim have mysterious ties to controversial artifacts discovered by an archeological expedition. For two thousand years, 20 copper scrolls etched with the results of Pontius Pilate’s criminal investigation into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ lay hidden. When archeologists Kevin Elliot and Jill Gates discover the scrolls, an ancient conspiracy of global power plots mass murder to suppress the truth.

Who was Pontius Pilate and what gave him the notoriety that has endured for thousands of years? In this historical novel, Pablo Zaragoza explores the total man from birth to death. Pontius Pilate was born into an equestrian family, received military training and academic studies at an early age, and grew to become a loyal soldier, fearlessly going into battle and courageously contributing to the expanse of the Roman Empire. Pilate’s roots ran deep in the Italian countryside, and as he aged, he yearned more and more for home and family, for vineyards and barley fields, and for the laughter...

The name Pontius Pilate is instantly familiar to anyone who has read the Bible or has heard of the passion of Christ, but the man himself has mostly eluded biblical scholars and historians. As the Roman prefect in Judaea during Christ's life and death, Pilate played a central role in the ultimate crucifixion of Jesus, but he is best remembered for literally washing his hands as a symbol that he did not consider the blood to be on his hands.

This is a collection of four biblical fiction books in one. Book 1: Jezebel - The Queen of Israel who tried to get people to serve foreign gods. Book 2: Athaliah - Queen of Judah (Jezebel’s daughter) who tried to wipe out David’s line. Book 3: Herod the Great - The King the Magi visited when Jesus Christ was born. Book 4: Pontius Pilate - The Governor who sentenced Jesus Christ to be crucified. Get this collection and enjoy it!

From the New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today. For the last twenty years, George Saunders has been...

The dark side of humanity is explored in this electrifying science fiction thriller in which an epidemic virus terrorizes the Earth. Causing its inhabitants to strike out on murderous rampages, the virus is caught through conversation and, once contracted, leads its host on a strange journey - into another world where the undead roam the streets of the smallest towns and largest cities, hungry for human flesh.