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050 4 _aPQ
100 1 _aFrance, Anatole,
_d1844-1924
245 1 4 _aThe Procurator of Judea
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-02-26
508 _aProduced by Michael Wooff
520 _a"The Procurator of Judea" by Anatole France is a historical short story written in 1892. The book chronicles the life of Aelius Lamia, an exiled Roman patrician, and his reunion with Pontius Pilate, the Roman procurator of Judea. Set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire, the narrative delves into themes of power, governance, and cultural tensions between the Romans and the Jews, reflecting the complexities and contradictions of the era. The story unfolds as Lamia encounters Pilate in Baiae, where they reminisce about their past interactions during Lamia's exile in Judea. Pilate shares the challenges he faced in governing a rebellious Jewish population and the political intrigues that ultimately led to his disgrace. Their conversations explore the difficulties of ruling a diverse populace, with Lamia advocating for understanding and empathy while Pilate expresses his frustrations and resentment. Deeper philosophical musings on governance, culture, and personal reflections abound, as Lamia recalls a Jewish woman who captivated him and connected to the recently crucified Jesus, indicating the intertwining of their paths with the shifting tides of history. The story engages with historical figures and events, prompting reflection on authority, morality, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, French -- Translations into English
653 _aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aPilate, Pontius, active 1st century -- Fiction
700 1 _aWooff, Michael
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58967
999 _c99793
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