In this novel, author diana wallis taylor tries to reconstruct the life of one of historys least known figures, who happens to be the wife of the controversial pontius pilate. The daughter of a distinguished roman military commander distantly related to the emperor, claudia spends her childhood in one army camp after another. This time, because of pilate s gruesome crime, there was a tension in the air, and people wondered if and where the lord would speak his mind about. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate quotes by diana wallis taylor. The paperback of the claudia, wife of pontius pilate. Read why is a message from pilates wife in scripture. She has been made a saint by the eastern orthodox church and the ethiopian orthodox church and is called saint procula, saint claudia, or saint procula claudia. She was married to pontius pilate, the roman governor of jerusalem. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate ebook by diana wallis. Jun 15, 20 the young woman is adriftuntil she meets lucius pontius pilate and becomes his wife. He was crucified by order of pontius pilate a terrible curse which will continue. When pontius pilate is appointed prefect of the troublesome territory of judea, his wife, claudia, does what she has always done. But unrest is brewing on the outskirts of the roman empire, and claudia will soon find herself and her beloved husband embroiled in controversy and rebellion.
Is there more information on pontius pilates wife, claudia, besides her dream and the fact that she told pilate not to sentence jesus to death. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate diana wallis taylor. Because pontius pilates wife, claudia, is only mentioned once in the bible warning her husband of a dream she had about jesus the author was able to use. In 2018, she appeared in the third season of daredevil as sister maggie. In 2015, she played claudia, the wife of pontius pilate, in a.
You must learn early in life to endure what comes your way. He is best known today for being the official who presided over the trial of jesus and ordered his crucifixion. Whalley met the american actor val kilmer while filming the fantasy adventure willow. The only time the new testament talks about pilates wife is in matthew 27. Pilate, who was the fifth, succeeding valerius gratus in a. Veronica, pontius pilates wife, is beautiful, brilliant, and weary of her worldly life. As mentioned, in the new testament, the only reference to pilate s wife exists in a single sentence by matthew. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate claudia s life did not start easily. Now that we know about pontius pilate, what about claudia procula. However pilate was an inept and fearful not fearless ruler.
Pilate s wife warned her husband to take care that you do not agree that any evil should happen to jesus the good man. What did you love best about claudia, wife of pontius pilate. A novel kindle edition by diana wallis taylor author 4. Pilates wife warned him, pilate didnt listen what do we know about pilates wife. Captain laurentius opened a scroll and began to read. But unrest is brewing on the outskirts of the roman empire, and claudia will soon find herself and her beloved husband embroiled in controversy and. Read claudia procula wife of pontius pilate friend of mary magdalene by val wineyard available from rakuten kobo. May displays a deft flair for historical fiction in this authentically detailed account of claudia procula, the wife of pontius pilate. You cannot optout of our first party strictly necessary cookies as they are deployed in order to ensure the proper functioning of our. Pontius pilate was the fifth governor of the roman province of judaea, serving under emperor tiberius from 2627 to 3637 ce. Susan meissner, author of the girl in the glass past praise for diana wallis taylor. But unrest is brewing on the outskirts of the roman empire, and claudia will soon find herself and her beloved husband. I challenge such people to pick up claudia, and see if they are. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate by diana wallis taylor goodreads.
Tugged this way and that by fates indifferent hand, claudia s life is adriftuntil she meets lucius pontius pilate and becomes his wife. When pilate is appointed prefect of the troublesome territory of judea, claudia does what she has always done. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate by diana wallis taylor book. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate by diana wallis taylor. Pilates importance in modern christianity is underscored by his prominent place in both the apostles and nicene creeds. The veil stood claudia, the kind and gentle wife of pilate, bold and daring, if she might behold, perhaps, the teacher of the jews once more, and hear from him some news to still her fearful heart. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over.
As time passes she becomes the wife of the most powerful man of judea. What we know historically about pilate would not predict his hesitation at the execution of a jew. Tugged this way and that by fates indifferent hand, claudias life is adrift until she meets lucius pontius pilate and becomes his wife. Pontius pilate, roman prefect governor of judaea who presided at the trial of jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion.
Might she find peace and rest in the teaching of the mysterious jewish rabbi everyone seems to be talking about. Christ in history letters about jesus including pontius pilates wife claudia. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Claudia is the story of the wife of pontius pilate. Dec 08, 2002 the veil stood claudia, the kind and gentle wife of pilate, bold and daring, if she might behold, perhaps, the teacher of the jews once more, and hear from him some news to still her fearful heart. Read claudia, wife of pontius pilate a novel by diana wallis taylor available from rakuten kobo. The illegitimate daughter of julia, reviled and exiled daughter of caesar augustus, claudia spends her childhood in a guarded. Read claudia, wife of pontius pilate a novel by diana wallis taylor available. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate claudias life did not start easily. Her collection of clothing was considered and several togas discarded until finally claudia chose a red shawl over a soft white toga and.
It is uncertain whether pilate was actually married, although it is likely. Pontius pilate s wife is the unnamed spouse of pontius pilate, who appears only once in the gospel of matthew, where she intercedes with pilate on jesus behalf. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Diana wallis taylor is the author of the novels journey to the well, martha, and mary magdalene and lives in california. The book follows the life and tragedies of claudia, the wife of pontius pilate. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate christian books, bibles. When tiberius, who hates julia, takes the throne, claudia is wrenched away from her mother to be.
Christ in history letters about jesus including pontius. The bible continues, and queen catherine of aragon in the bbc miniseries wolf hall. In later tradition, she becomes known as procula or procla and plays a role in various new testament apocrypha. The illegitimate daughter of julia, reviled and exiled daughter of caesar augustus. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. According to christian legend her name was either, procula or claudia. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate audiobook by diana wallis. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate audiobook listen instantly. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. Joanne whalley portrayed pilates wife in the 2015 series a. He convicted jesus of treason and declared that jesus thought himself king of the jews, and had jesus crucified.
May 20, 2009 she was married to pontius pilate, the roman governor of jerusalem. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate ebook by diana wallis taylor. Pontius pilate is best known for presiding over jesus trial and ordering his crucifixion. However, she is not identified as pontius pilates wife and, therefore, we cannot assume pilates wife was a believer.
Claudia, wife of pontius pilate audiobook, by diana wallis taylor. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate baker publishing group. This time, because of pilates gruesome crime, there was a tension in the air, and people wondered if and where the lord would speak his mind about. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate 97808007281 by diana wallis taylor.
Diana wallis taylor in her new book, claudia, wife of pontius pilate published by revell takes us back to biblical times to give us a look into the life of a claudia, the wife of pontius pilate, at the time of jesus. Pontius pilates wife is the unnamed spouse of pontius pilate, who appears only once in the. Pontius pilates wife is the unnamed spouse of pontius pilate, who appears only once in the gospel of matthew, where she intercedes with pilate on jesus behalf. Jun 01, 20 listen to claudia, wife of pontius pilate. The storyline was linear, which is my favorite fiction format, and i could easily remember the cast of characters because ms.
Most people have heard of pontius pilate, but who has heard about his wife, claudia procula. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate taylor, diana wallis. He suggests that it is possible that the author of the gospel of nicodemus may have been inspired. I think i might have liked diana wallis taylors claudia, wife of pontius pilate if i. When they move to the troublesome territory of judea, she does what she has always done. Medina, who had taken the puppy from claudia when the captain barked his order, stepped back into the shadows, her eyes. All books use the name claudia, and mays book depicts her parents as.
When therefore they were gathered together, pilate said to them, whom do you want me to release for you. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate book by diana wallis taylor. On the morning of the trial of jesus, she sent an urgent message to her husband. Oct 27, 20 the ethiopian orthodox church celebrates pilate and claudia procula together on june 25. This biography provides detailed information on his childhood, life, activities and timeline. The illegitimate daughter of julia, reviled and exiled daughter of caesar augustus, claudia spends her childhood in a guarded villa with her mother and grandmother. The young woman is adriftuntil she meets lucius pontius pilate and becomes his wife. Tugged this way and that by fates indifferent hand, claudias life is adriftuntil she meets lucius pontius pilate and becomes his wife. Medina, who had taken the puppy from claudia when the captain barked his order, stepped back into the shadows, her eyes wide with fear as she too listened. One day she disguises herself as a servant in order to visit a fortuneteller, and when the seer, mnevis, tells her of a jew, a lovegod, veronica suddenly feels alive, experiencing sudden previsions of inner splendor. The name, claudia, is mentioned another time in scripture as a follower of christ. Pontius pilate biography childhood, life achievements. Pontius pilate served as the prefect of judaea from 26 to 36 a.
Claudia, wife of pontius pilate, is a historical fiction that follows the journey of a woman who is only fleetingly mentioned in one of the accounts of the gospels. In a time of turmoil, one woman will search for love and peace and find it where she never expected. Buy a cheap copy of claudia, wife of pontius pilate book by diana wallis taylor. Expertly researched, diana wallis taylors claudia, wife of pontius pilate takes the reader into the very heart and soul of an obscure new testament woman whose few but compelling words have captivated readers for centuries. However, she is not identified as pontius pilate s wife and, therefore, we cannot assume pilate s wife was a believer. Although pilate is sometimes understood as having been weak or vacillating, an early church tradition that had a favorable opinion of him has persisted in some churches.
Pilate s wife was a worshipper of god and a gentile convert to judaism. Pontius pilate was the fifth prefect of the roman province of judaea and presided over the trial of jesus. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jun 15, 20 the name, claudia, is mentioned another time in scripture as a follower of christ. Very little, except that she was highborn, roman, welleducated and wealthy and the wife of the roman governor, pontius pilate, at the time of jesus death. After the deposition of the eldest son of herod, archelaus who had succeeded his father as ethnarch, judea was placed under the rule of a roman procurator. I, claudia was an engaging, wellresearched look into the life of claudia, as she has often been named, the wife of pontius pilate. Also, there is no record of the couple having children together. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate taylor, diana wallis p. It is refreshing and interesting how the story begins where she as a young girl, not yet marriageable age, is mixed up, and influenced by the politics of rome.
At a later date, she acquires the name claudia procula in western tradition, as well as other names and variants of these names. Pilates wife has been named procula or claudia and in the eastern and ethiopian churches she is revered as a saint. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. As mentioned, in the new testament, the only reference to pilates wife exists in a single sentence by matthew. Very little, except that she was highborn, roman, welleducated and wealthy and the wife of the roman governor, pontius pilate, at the time of jesus death on the morning of the trial of jesus, she sent an urgent message to her husband. The young woman is adriftuntil she meets lucius pontius pilate. Claudia starts out as a teen under house arrest for a reason she isnt sure. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. When tiberius, who hates julia, takes the throne, claudia is wrenched away from her mother to be brought up in the palace in rome. As she mentions in her authors note, claudia is only mentioned once.