Pilate page 12

Pilate page 12 by ric gustafson


Pilate noticed Cornelius entering the room. He was holding something in his left hand.
" Centurion, do you have news for me?".
" Yes my Prefect". He handed Pilate the handbill.
" What is this?".
" An arrest notice for the Nazarene". Pilate studied it. " The Sanhedrin needs to post this forty days before a trial".
" Is this Nazarene the only trouble you have noticed?".
" No". He cleared his throat. " There are a couple of others who proclaim to be a Messiah".
" Who are they?".
" In Samaria, there is a person named Simon Magus who uses black magic to charm the people".
" What's new about that?".
" He claims to be a great power of God".
Pilate shook his head. " Who is the other one?".
" A Galilean zealot named Jesus Bar Abbas who claims to be a savior".
" What has he done?".
" He started an insurrection, killed some people and now he is in prison awaiting your judgment".
" Keep me informed".


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