Pilate page 5 by ric gustafson
After sailing for two days from Egypt, Pilate could see the shore of Palestine on the eastern horizon. As the boat reached the artificial harbor of Caesarea. Pilate marveled at what was built by Herod the Great. The huge stone pilings reached two hundred feet wide. The boat slowly sailed past six huge columns that ran from the jetty. He had been told that the port was built in honor of Herod's friend, Caesar Augustus.
The ship docked and an honor guard escorted Procula and Pilate to Herod's palace.
A stout middleaged Valerius Gratus greeted them. " I'm sorry that I did not greet you at the dock". He shook Pilate's hand timidly. " I have not been feeling well lately".
He gave Pilate and his wife a tour of the palace. Pilate was impressed by the beautiful atrium and state rooms.
To Pilate, the palace resembled a Greco Roman mansion.
research help: ' Pontius Pilate' by Paul L Maier
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
No comments:
Post a Comment