num_pages: 176
description: Pontius Pilate  examines the portraits of this Roman governor found in the Gospels. Unlike some discussions of Pilate, this one takes Pilate's role as governor and representative of Roman imperial power seriously. It views Pilate predominantly as a strong, efficient, and astute governor, not as a weak and indecisive man, pressured into killing Jesus against Pilate's convictions. The conclusion considers some of the ethical and theological issues the scenes involving Pilate raise for contemporary readers. Chapters are "Would the Real Pilate Please Stand Up?" "Reading the Gospel Accounts of Pilate," "Governors and the Roman Imperial System," "Mark's Pilate," "Matthew's Pilate," "Luke's Pilate," and "John's Pilate." Receive  From Earth's Creation to John's Revelation   FREE  with the purchase of two or more  Interfaces  volumes. Mention this offer in the comment section of the order form when placing your order or call 1.800.858.5450. Warren Carter, Ph.D., is professor of New Testament at Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Missouri. He has published numerous scholarly and ecclesial publications.
language: English
title: Pontius Pilate: Portraits of a Roman Governor
titlecomplete: Pontius Pilate: Portraits of a Roman Governor (Interfaces series)
genres: New Testament
ratings_count: 10
publisher: Liturgical Press