But in this time he was overwhelmed, wearied by witnessing sufferings, and repentant. [7], And the expression, They pierced my hands and my feet, was used in reference to the nails of the cross which were fixed in His hands and feet. He suffered under Pontius Pilate. Then Claudia heard a chorus of voices repeating the words of the Apostles Creed: He suffered under Pontius Pilate and crucified, dead, and buried with her husbands name repeated in different languages. A conspiracy was brewing over His head, and it might be that on this evening He would be delivered into the hands of the High Priest. Pontius asked again: And what shall I do with Jesus of Nazareth ? His wife died a During my life I have never read in books or in the Philosophers anything which could be compared to the preaching of Jesus. Justin Martyr. When I heard these words I seemed to lose my reason. The crowds of people were joined by guards and servants, Levites and Pharisees. and that by the spirit Nina these voices had been mixed with the howling of hunted animals. Say to the storm: Stop amidst the mountains, for otherwise you will uproot the woods in the plain. The storm will reply to you I shall continue to obey the laws of the Creator. God alone knows where the storm goes. I shall tell you, they accuse me of maintaining close ties with you in order to deprive the Hebrews even of those scanty powers they retain from the Romans. Pontius Pilates wife appears in only one passage in the Bible, which is Matthew 27:19. I threw myself at his feet and said: For the sake of all that is dear to you, and for this chi1ds sake, the token of our holy matrimonial bond, do not make yourself guilty by spilling the blood of this righteous man who is so like the immortal God. Yet, Jesus returned from death to life and left the tomb anyway (Matt. We were forced to return to Europe wandering from town to town. Following an old custom, the governor used to set free on Easterday a criminal sentenced to death, thus showing an example of mercy and grace. We do not know where Pontius Pilate was born. I exclaimed, highly indignant. The emissaries who preach Jesus doctrines have inserted in the comments on their faith also the words: He was cruci. At the time, Sayers use of colloquial English was controversial to those accustomed to the style of the King James Bible. They perished. Claudia came from the Flavius family, related to emperors Christian literature and legends have amplified the brief verse about Pilates wife in the New Testament. He offended these proud and pompous people, and the outlook for the Nazarenes future is very dark. Some believe she became a Christian after the death of Christ, although this is simply speculation with no proof behind it. Some people believe that perhaps Claudia was the person responsible for relaying the details of Jesuss trial to the disciples for documentation. Soon the noise came nearer and nearer, and the stairs which led up to the law courts were beset with an innumerable crowd. He, ame executed His orders, and He stopped on a cloud. He said his religion forbade him and his subordinate to sit at ones and the same table with Roman and to feast with them (to participate in drinking orgies). He had risen again. He predicted the destruction of the Temple; He exalts Himself to the rank of the King of the Jews, to Christ, to The Son of God; He offended the Priests of Abrahams seed, shouted the Levites. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blogs author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. 27:65-66). A non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation. In Jerusalem I was surrounded with tokens of respect and hand clasping : however, I lived in greater loneliness because of the pride and contempt with which the Hebrews met us. I remember-you with tears in my eyes. Wroe, Ann. She had either heard about Jesus or seen Him and maybe heard Him herself. 1887, Pet-Re, p. 202. It also declares she was a proselyte to Judaism, and a Roman citizen. This document was found in a private library in England approximately in 1865. I was on my knees without knowing what I did. Resurrection Accounts Resurrection of Christ, Thus says the LORD, Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me . It appeared that He was ready to judge the people assembled before Him. But as they had threatened to report Pilate to the Emperor, he delivered Jesus to them. My son was ve years old when Pilate, by the Emperors grace, was appointed procurator of Judea. He was surrounded with divine majesty. Copyright 2023 EWTN News, Inc. All rights reserved. There they have crowned him with a wreath of thorns. I wanted to ask him for more details of the happenings. Why could I not save with my own life that of the wise man. Manlius is of a old Judaic family, and therefore speaks Hebrew language perfectly. He masters perfectly every science, without having studied even one of them. Antiquities of the Jews 18.3.3. . The details of this terribly unjust act increased the suffering and tortures which lled my heart. According to the Cuban presidency, issues related to the work of the Catholic Church, the socioeconomic situation of the country, the strengthening of values in society, among other matters of common interest, were addressed.. The indomitable desire to conquer, that is to say, to enlarge the empire more than our means for protection permits, inspires fear that it may become the cause of the destruction of our beneficent government. Claudia is dictating a letter to her friend Fulvia: "I am the wife of the man who condemned Christ Jesus to death. For some time I remained rooted to the spot, and with veneration and fear I glanced at the figure of this supernatural man, whose form was unknown to the majority of our artists who have worked out the form and figure of so many gods. When Pilate heard of this meeting, which, in his opinion, was directed against the Roman authority, he made use of this opportunity to revenge himself on those whom he previously hated because of their lawlessness. How could Christ be accused of a crime which He never committed? The quote reveals that many Greeks considered Pilates misfortunes to be divine justice for the death of Jesus Christ. The statement related above exactly corroborates with the Holy Scriptures reports. The German professor applied to Father Freilinghusen, Director of the Museums in the Vatican, who procured for him an English translation of the document and forwarded it to the applicant. We may, therefore, certainty, infer that the twenty-four old men seen by St, John in his visions described in Revelation 4, 4-5, 8-9, are some of those who came to life when our Lord Jesus Christ arose. I order my first centurion (captain), Conutus Cornelius, to keep him bound in public in the Jerusalem district and to seize what is his : to coat him with a purple cloak and put a crown of thorns upon his head, and to force him to carry the cross of his own shoulders, so that he be an example to others and especially conspirators. The rst years of my family life went by calmly and peacefully, Heaven blessed me with a son, and he was dearer to me than the light of day. The soldiers jeered at Him, called Him king of the Jews. Suddenly, a loud, heart-breaking outcry was to be heard coming from Golgotha, revealing such an agony as no human ear had ever heard. Donations to this ministry aretax-deductible. This new faith grew like the plant out of a mustard seed, as the true root of a fruit-bearing tree which should supersede all other roots (that is to say the false religions and the Roman grandeur). I felt that on this unhappy day a supernatural event would occur. [12] The Eastern Orthodox church believes that Pilate and his wife eventually became Christians. Herod sends Him to you that you may pass judgment. Excuse me!. The insolence of the crowd grew with every moment. I was walking in the court when the Nazarene appeared and, when my eyes met His, I felt as if an iron hand had fixed my feet to the ground; and although the Nazarene was calm and serene like an innocent child, I trembled like a delinquent. Dr Blandeisler unfolded whole archives of documents containing about 1000 typewritten pages. With him walked three more men dressed in coarse clothes showing the trace of poverty and giving them the appearance of simple and uneducated people, but behind them walked a man, similarly clad, and in the prime of His youth. . How rightly shouted the Nazarene on the cross: It is fulfilled! These are the contents of my report! Without happiness, but also without apprehension I went away with my husband who on the score of age could have been my father. Looking towards the Caesarian gate. (On the last events in Jesus Christs life). People call Him Prophet of the Truth, but His Disciples hold that He is the Son of God.that is to say, the Son of Him who created the heaven and earth and all that has ever existed, exists, and will still exist in all eternity. What happened to Pontius Pilate after the death of the Lord Jesus Christ? Because He shows up their morals and hypocrisy. McClintock and Strong. p. 417. Thus ended this fateful day. 1931, the result of the revision of this trial was published. God tells us this by these miracles. Sign-up for E-NewsletterGet Register Updates sent daily or weeklyto your inbox. uence them against the authorities, and who preached a non-existing religion, and as such he was a danger to the community. the righteous, were raised by Him to the great eternity of divine salvation, but the second (the wicked) were thrown in a ery sea; in comparison with which the res of Erebus and Phlegethon are nothing. Him being seated at the judgment seat before the Romans and high-ranking Jews, overseeing a high-profile case, and her interrupting makes one wonder how severe her dream was. After some time I came to love this fertile and rich province which my husband had to rule in the name of Rome, the master of the nations. It seemed to me that even the heavens shared my sorrow, and that they suite-red as my own heart did. His forehead is high and expresses innocence and calm. The contents of the report of Pilates wife deserve greatest attention, because, as his wife, she was in constant contact with Pilate, the chief judge of Jesus. In the last play, The King Comes To His Own, Claudia hears that Jesus has risen from the dead. At that moment I saw the crowd break, offering passage to a group of men who came nearer to the house, and at whom the people looked, with great interest and reverence. He referred to Pilate, who had said, I nd no fault in this just man, and as a sign of his belief in Jesus innocence had washed his hands in the face of His accusers. McClintock and Strong. The defence continued the strong plea and asked the judges of the present court not to be sel, sh, and not to victimise real righteousness for political reasons. He walks bare-footed and bare-headed. These people had been for so long independent and by nature were inclined to rebellion. He ew on cherub wings and a fiery ame executed His orders, and He stopped on a cloud. The prosecutor continued grimly to accuse the martyr, basing his arguments on the documents he had brought with him. His decision may have also been made to avoid a bad report to Rome. Therefore, Pilate tried to save Tiberius to understand that he did nothing further than confirm the sentence pronounce don Jesus by the Sanhedrin. I saw Jesus, appearing as she (Salome) had described their God. The Greeks count her among the saints and celebrate her day on the 24th December. A certain imposter gathered many Samaritans on the mount Garizzin, with the intention of showing them some vessels which Moses himself had hidden. Recorded only in the Gospel of St. Matthew is the story of Pontius Pilates wife, who had a dream concerning Jesus, leading her to demand that her husband have nothing to do with that righteous man (Mt 27:19). 1887, p. 201. Posted on 08/09/2012, in Short Studies and tagged Christ, Christ in history, Claudia Pilate, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judea, letter about Jesus, Majesty, Pilate's wife, pontius pilate, Publius Lentulus. The shouting began again, even louder, and their voices were like the howling of wild, hungry animals. John presented Him to the people as The Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world. That he often wept is also told us in the Gospel; He wept over Jerusalem, He wept for Lazarus when the latter was dead, and on other occasions He wept, but we never read that he was known to laugh. Once I ordered a large dinner- party to be prepared, to which I invited the Tetrarch of Galilee, together with the High Priest and his subordinate officials. But we know itll be worth your while. Oh, if we only knew how much God loves us, and what a supremo sacri. May heaven guide you! I passed the time with my son in silent forests where deer fed on olive branches; where palms with their delicate fronds, more beautiful than in Delos, rose |over blossoming orange-trees, and under fruit-bearing nards. Because of her dissolute life, Julia was seen as opposed to her fathers moralizing policy and exiled from Rome. Pilate also stationed a guard of Roman solders at the tomb after a large stone was rolled into place at the opening to prevent anyone from taking the body (Matt. He was led to us, and throwing himself at the feet of my husband, he said with tears in his eyes: I am Joseph of Arimathea, and I come to ask your permission to take Jesus body from the cross and to bury Him in my burial ground. But you will protect Him, isnt that so? And after He was crucified they cast lots upon His vesture, and they that crucified Him parted it among them. My only consolation consists in reading them again and again. rst days of my life, which so quickly passed by in the stillness of Nabron under the roof of my parents and under their protection. To this His disciples testified, and con, rmed their testimony with their own blood, and carried the words of the Lord Jesus before the thrones of the great and the judges. The man who excited them to it was one who thought lying a thing of little consequence, and who contrived every thing so that the multitude might be pleased; so he bid them to get together upon Mount Gerizzim, which is by them looked She married Pilate as a young woman. Charlotte Bront (1816-55) wrote a poem in an attempt to image the dream. Amid this indescribable uproar there was only one man calm and undisturbed. The letter of Pilates wife throws further light upon the events in connection with the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ and further con, rms the authenticity of the Gospels. Oh, the fateful hour had come. Then I rose as from a dream, and went home, leaving a happy family in their joy ; in such a joy as it is impossible to describe. First Apology 35. There sat Pontius, his face covered with his hands. This took courage on her part to claim Him innocent in the face of so much hostility and anger. Is there more information on Pontius Pilate's wife? Pilate, as we know, did not heed the warning of his wife. Pilate could not sufficiently defend himself and was consequently imprisoned in Gali about 37 A.D. From there he was sent to Vienna, where, owing to his humiliation and remorse, he committed suicide. What happened to Pontius Pilate after the death of the Lord Jesus Christ? This Gospel spread over the whole empire. He was surrounded with divine majesty. 10. In the wake of new restrictions on the traditional Latin Mass, two American bishops spoke with EWTNs Raymond Arroyo Thursday about how their dioceses have responded. to deal with the Nazarene. All these people burned from anger and envy, and it appeared to me that in their faces an infernal. Then I decided I should take some steps to establish order in the town and to avoid any consequences in the Praetor district. Young man I answered Him feebly, you force me to change my request into an order. In vain had they formerly felt secure from suffering, and in vain they protected themselves with the eternal and insurmountable illusion. He very seldom contacts high society. he asked. After receiving her warning about the dream in The Princes of this World, Pilate changes his mind about immediate judgment against Jesus and investigates the charges against Himbut of course, condemns Him to death eventually. He proved that Jesus could not have been sentenced to death, because He had never committed a single crime. ", Instead of reciting the Nicene Creed, we renew our baptismal promises at Easter and those to be baptized at the Easter Vigil make their vows. I wrote to Jesus and invited Him to an interview with me in the law-court, and He came. The York Mystery Plays include Pilates wife and her dream, but offer the opposite interpretation: Satan comes to tempt Pilate wifes to thwart Jesuss purpose to redeem and save us through His Cross and Resurrection by preventing her husband from condemning Jesus to death. For I should not be surprised if, in the course of time and in accordance with current rumours that in the last days the gods have ceased to be propitious to our petitions, the fate of our nation be entirely changed. This interpretation was shared by several Theologians of antiquity and the Middle Ages. His peacefulness struck me with terror, for in my ears still sounded the words I had heard in my dream: Give me back My blood which I have spilt for you. In this present work the suffering of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and the full trial of His life have been described, so that all might have an opportunity to recognise the path where- in he should walk to obtain eternal life. His look is imposing and serene. I shall pay attention to your tender request and try to remember the links of the long chain of my 1ifes scattered memories. The New Testament gospel of Luke records that Pilate had heard about Jesus and His miracles before He was brought before Pilate. As to His face, it has been said that this feature is contradictory to prophecy in Isaiah 53, where it was foretold 700 years B.C. and slapped his face. To subdue such an uproar I had no more than one Centurion and a handful of men. I followed Him, without His knowing. I, the governor of the revolting province, stood leaning against a column of my palace and reflected upon the terrible step these evil men who dragged the innocent Nazarene to the place of execution were taking. Oh, beyond any doubt, He suffered, but He suffered gladly, and His soul seemed to me to be carried to invisible heights as a consuming pure ame. She says that they were some of the prophets and priests. Annas and Caiphas persuade him that his wifes dream and distress are signs of Jesuss sorcery and Pilate proceeds with the trial. They said that we profaned their holy land which God had promised them as their own. But is it possible that truth and right are dependent upon the consent of the people? I fell on the oor. He drew their attention to the fact that the sentenced one was now in heaven and ready to forgive the injustice in. Thus amidst this town about to revolt, I found myself in a position where I had only a handful of soldiers at my disposal, same of them of the old guard, and had no power to suppress the rebellion, but was forced to bring Him forth. Herein the judges of our days might nd a warning not to do the same injustice, nor to be partial, but to judge according to divine right. This unique document we shall quote in the following pages. For more information about how to have eternal life visit Searching For God. Tradition states that her name was Claudia Procula. It's some time in the ist century. The Hebrews, for instance, maintained that they had every right of religious liberty. A Warm Place . Pontius rose. The crowds of people were joined by guards and servants, Levites and Pharisees. The Roman Senate is cursed. Heavy dark and threatening clouds in various shapes scudded over the sky, and lightning came from the colliding clouds, followed by the unreal echo of deep thunder. Claudia Procula What does the Bible say about Pontius Pilates wife? Given the situation, the Peruvian government declared a state of emergency last week at most of its border crossings in order for the armed forces to support the police. . You pay the tithe with mint and cinnamon, but you are not interested in abiding by the laws, in faithful righteousness and mercy. The meaning of these words is deep and true. I was warned that a disaster would befall this man. nger of death had left its traces round her eyes and her concealed lips. What is your request? It was published for the first time in Constantinople in 1851: then, when Jeremiah was Patriarch, he published it in his book of Greek idioms. Eusebius reported that Pontius Pilate committed suicide during the reign of Caius or Emperor Caligula. With tears in her eyes she fell at my feet and said: Take care and do not touch that man! 1995. vol. Never had there been even the slightest evidence of such a crime. The number of the Roman guards is extremely small and their protecting force very weak for these demoniac people. If the above statements are true about her, she was one who feared God. Jesus was buried in a cavern, hewn out of rock, at the entrance of which a guard was posted. Around Him stood the enraged and excited crowd which had brought Him before the tribunal. While Pilate was still seated on the bench, his wife sent him a message, Have nothing to do with that righteous man. In Luke, he finds nothing treasonable in Jesus actions. Our deadly silence was disturbed by a thunderstroke resounding through the corridors of the palace. Every moment the number of the rebels increased. Beginning in the late fourth, or early fifth century, she is known as Claudia Procula. Pontius Pilate would not free Christ, because he was afraid of the Jews, After Now, of all accusations brought against Jesus, not a single one could have been proved and documented, for Pilate himself, by using the words: He is innocent, and con, rming this statement by the washing of his hands, substantiated Jesus innocence. You must show more restraint in your preaching. WebClaudia Procula was the Governess of Iudaea as the wife of Pontius Pilate. I asked. One day I walked round a place called Siloah and there I noticed a rather large crowd and, amidst, against a tree, stood a young man who, with clearness and serenity, preached to the people. The statues of the Emperor have been besmeared with stains from Golgotha. In vain had they formerly felt secure from suffering, and in vain they protected themselves with the eternal and insurmountable illusion. He tried to reconcile lawlessness with righteousness, and evil with truth. I went to the stairs, and here I met the centurion who was present at the crucixion of Jesus. Jeremiah 9:23-24. Copyright Sabbath Sermons and [sabbathsermons.com], 2013. Rumours went that many graves opened and many people saw righteous men, who long before had passed away, come to life again: prophets and priests from the time of Zachariah who was killed in the temple. Part 1, Chapter 4 (second Greek form). After living her life in the utmost goodness and piety, she surrendered her soul in peace. I have a secretary named Manlius. If you wish to save yourself and all who are dear to you, than meditate in your prayers upon Golgotha and look with rm faith to Him who suffered for you and all others that they might be saved. He, nished his speech, which lasted for four hours, by admonishing the judges to con. Certainly, it can be said that in this case all evil-doers from the lowest ranks had gathered in Jerusalem. So the following information may not be true. WebPontius Pilate's wife (Latin: uxor Pilati; Greek: , gun Piltou; fl. Owing to their sweet and powerful words, these simple men suddenly became famous and renowned. The day grew dusky, similar to that on which the Emperor Julius the Great died, an event which also took place in the middle of the month of march. Contact | According to some historical documents, it has been assumed that Pontius Pilate, like Judas, ignoring the forgiving mercy of God, committed suicide. Not much is truly known about Mrs. Pontius Pilates life but, there is a glimpse she possibly had true faith and for sure real conviction. Her vision is of the Church through the ages proclaiming the Nicene Creed at Mass. Nowhere was a single trace of calmness to be seen save in the face of one man onlythat of the victim. In such circumstance I, an insignificant, unfortunate man, would have become an instrument of what the Christians call Providence and of that by which this fate and destiny might come down upon us. But in vain. WebHe was married to Claudia Procula, the granddaughter of the Emperor Augustus and the illegitimate daughter of Tiberius third wife Claudia. He fullled His prophecy and victoriously overcame death; rst He showed Himself to His disciples and friends, and then to the people. Now, of all accusations brought against Jesus, not a single one could have been proved and documented, for Pilate himself, by using the words: He is innocent, and conrming this statement by the washing of his hands, substantiated Jesus innocence. She wants Lias to learn everything she can about Jesus, which is not only the nature of his message but also the motives that eventually lead to the mystery of his death and the disappearance of his body. Home / that He would have no beautiful traits or splendour about Him. O my dear friend, how empty and insignicant is the wisdom of our great teachers, compared with the doctrine which God Himself promised to send to us! 2. I saw Jesus, appearing as she (Salome) had described their God. He proved that Jesus could not have been sentenced to death, because He had never committed a single crime. Heavy dark and threatening clouds in various shapes scudded over the sky, and lightning came from the colliding clouds, followed by the unreal echo of deep thunder. Unbeknownst to her, Claudia heard in simultaneity the recitation of the Nicene Creed as prayed by Christians across all times, places, and languages. He shall be crucied, cried the angry crowd. Claudia does not find mercy and forgiveness from the Christian community and stops attending. In Mark, he depicts Jesus as innocent of plotting against the Roman Empire and is reluctant to execute him. This new faith grew like the plant out of a mustard seed, as the true root of a fruit-bearing tree which should supersede all other roots (that is to say the false religions and the Roman grandeur). He also had some difficulties due to a complaint sent to him by Mary Magdalene with respect to his unjust measures. The door opened and I could see Semida, lying on a bed adorned with candlesticks and perfumes. nd a warning not to do the same injustice, nor to be partial, but to judge according to divine right. Pilate declared I nd no fault in this man; with what justication then did he order Jesus to be beaten? When Pilate heard of this meeting, which, in his opinion, was directed against the Roman authority, he made use of this opportunity to revenge himself on those whom he previously hated because of their lawlessness. The gospel of Nicodemus (probably written around the 4th century AD), identifies her as Claudia Procula, and a granddaughter of the Emperor Augustus. This would not be the first case that Jerusalem stoned to death those who stood up as their prophets, and should the Praetor refuse to sanction this matter, then they would send the complaint to Caesar. Amazingly, it appears Pilate took into consideration what she instructed as he washes his hands of the whole affair, declaring they are crucifying an innocent man. 10, says of the causes of Pilates death. I did not dare answer him. . My power is too weak to oppose these rebellious and wretched people, On the other hand I would be deeply concerned should I become forced to spill the blood of this wise man. When I came to their house, my servants could only with great difficulty force a way for me through the throng, for many mourners and a large crowd had gathered before my friends home. Not only will his name be remembered, but it will be repeated, day after day, on the lips of millions of Christians, in a thousand different languages Under Pontius Pilate.., How to Pray Without Ceasing According to Father Henri Nouwen, The Eucharist is the Total Self-Emptying of God, C.S. But from the reports made by Pilate it is possible to perceive his hypocritical cruelty and intolerance. Oh, beyond any doubt, He suffered, but He suffered gladly, and His soul seemed to me to be carried to invisible heights as a consuming pure, The hall in -the courts was crowded, and looked like a foaming stream whose waters increased by an inf, ux, beginning at the mount Zion, where the Temple stood, and. Beginning in the late fourth, or early fifth century, she is known as Claudia Procula. An anxiety I had never before felt forced my eyes in one direction. That man has never caused any harm to a single person. It is not your power to arrest the sacrifice at the step of the altar of redemption. Since the fifth century, however, she has been known as Claudia Procula. When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, Whom do you want me to release for you? The assembly retired to the adjoining room to deliberate. Take care and do not raise your profane hand against Him. The original of this letter it to be found among old manuscripts in one of the vast libraries in Italy. The Jewish people, nowadays, re-examine Jesus trial and, nd him guiltless, and their ancestors guilty of the crime of the murder of the of God. Oh, how profound are these wise words and how much peace and mercy are to be found in them!
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