Jews and Romans

[Matthew Amt]

Ave!<br>
Oh, yes, Paul Maier's "Pontius Pilate" is excellent. The author swears he can document almost everything in the book, and in the back he lists his evidence! There is a classic scene where the Jewish leaders are objecting to something Pilate has done--both sides are being calm and trying to speak reasonably, but both are also thinking, "This is so simple, why don't they get it?" Great example of two cultures just not connecting.<br>
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Josephus is definitely the horse's mouth for the subject, but before trying to wade through him, pick up a copy of Peter Connolly's "The Holy Land" (or whatever it's called this month!). It's basically the high points of Josephus made readable and fleshed out with wonderful supplementary info and illustrations in true Connolly style. Great page on crucifixion! Also has Herod's family tree, which really helps in understanding Josephus.<br>
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Happy reading! Vale,<br>
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