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Summary: Memoirs of Pontius Pilate
Review: I would never recommend to anyone not to read a book, but I must agree with the reviewer from New York that this novel has a lot to be desired. As a novel, it lacks imagination, and as history, it lacks authenticity. And Mr. Mills isn't quite sure what he wants his book to be, for he adds Editor's Notes to the end of chapters, something you don't see in novels. There was promise here, but it falls terribly short.Pilate simply is not believable. Here he is a gentle man, loving husband, and not the ruthless and cruel governor Philo tells us he was. He knows more about Judaism that most Jews, and at one point in Chapter 8 he even begins to interpret Jewish Law! I would suggest that the best audience for this book would be anyone under the age of 12 in Bible School. It is short, only 224 pages and small (the size of two cigarette packs side by side, but not as thick). It is easy to read (two nights at most)and may add some knowledge of Judaism to a Christian Bible study. But taken as a whole, it was very disappointing.
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Summary: Memoirs of Pontius Pilate
Review: One of the best books I have ever read. I think it was awesome. Will keep and read again.
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Summary: An interesting interpretation from a different viewpoint.
Review: This author has come up with a unique concept by novelizing the life of the historical Christ and then telling the story from the point of view of a relatively minor character, Pontius Pilate. As the title suggests, the novel is written in the form of memoirs as Pilate nears the end of his life. Pilate tries to come to some resolution of his own involvement in Jesus's death by reviewing Jesus's life, beginning with the unusual circumstances of his birth and continuing to the genesis of Christianity after his death. The author utilizes plain, accessible language to tell a story which includes a surprising amount of humor. You may not feel sorry for Pilate by the end, but you should at least wonder if perhaps there is more to the story of Jesus than we will ever know. An engaging, thought-provoking book.
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Summary: An interesting interpretation from a different viewpoint.
Review: This author has come up with a unique concept by novelizing the life of the historical Christ and then telling the story from the point of view of a relatively minor character, Pontius Pilate. As the title suggests, the novel is written in the form of memoirs as Pilate nears the end of his life. Pilate tries to come to some resolution of his own involvement in Jesus's death by reviewing Jesus's life, beginning with the unusual circumstances of his birth and continuing to the genesis of Christianity after his death. The author utilizes plain, accessible language to tell a story which includes a surprising amount of humor. You may not feel sorry for Pilate by the end, but you should at least wonder if perhaps there is more to the story of Jesus than we will ever know. An engaging, thought-provoking book.
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