Pontius Pilate: A Novel: Paul L. Maier

 Pontius Pilate: a brilliant Roman army commander, descended from a distinguished family, with a reliable political patron. A political career loomed large in his future. This dream became a reality when Sejanus, Caesar's right-hand man and his patron, recommended him for governor of Judea in Palestine. With steady steps and accompanied by Procula, his beautiful and intelligent wife, Pontius Pilate tried to realise himself as governor of the Roman Empire. The reality in Palestine was not as smooth as Pontius Pilate had imagined. Having just taken office as governor, Pilate was faced with a massive demonstration from the Jewish people, because of an issue he considered trivial. A wrong decision would earn him the name of ‘the slaughterer of the Jews’. The intrigues of local rulers could bring his political career to a standstill. Could Pilate overcome the various political turmoil and conspiracies that would ensnare him? How did he try to win the hearts of the Jews? What happened when his political patron, Sejanus, was executed by Caesar?