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. When emperor tiberius wrenches claudia away from her reviled mother, julia, to be brought up in the palace in rome, the young woman is adrift until she meets lucius pontius pilate and becomes his wife. Today, she has an extensive portfolio of published works, including a collection of poetry, contributions to various magazines and compilations, and six awardwinning novels, including three biblical fiction stories. Read claudia, wife of pontius pilate a novel by diana wallis taylor available from rakuten kobo.
Smith, the chronicles of vladimir tod zac brewer, house of night p. She was always the caretaker, leaving her to wonder when she would find time for her own life or for love. Read pdf claudia wife of pontius pilate diana wallis taylor documented by the historian valleus, this report was collected by mahan in his 19 publication, archko volume. You must learn early in life to endure what comes your way. Her life takes a different turn when she is summoned to the palace where. The gospel of nicodemus, also known as the acts of pilate latin. Put quite simply, diana wallis taylor has produced a riveting story imagining the details of the life of the wife of pontius pilate. Diana wallis taylor awardwinning christian author and.
Jun 15, 20 claudia, wife of pontius pilate claudias life did not start easily. In a time of turmoil, one woman will search for love and peace and find it where she never expected. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. After the death of her mother, martha took on the care of the household and her family. His wife died a christian, but had to suffer for her faith in christ.
Claudia, wife of pontius pilate 97808007281 by diana wallis taylor. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But unrest is brewing and claudia will soon find herself and her beloved husband. The pastors wife by gloria furman audiobook download. 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. Aug 25, 2014 here is an historical novel on the life and times of pontius pilate from an awardwinning historian who is a christian. Author of several books featuring new testament women, diana wallis taylor turns her attention to claudia, the wife of pontius pilate. It is commonly believed that she became a christan after the death of jesus christ. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate taylor, diana wallis p. Her fourth book, claudia, wife of pontius pilate, was nominated for acfws carol award. Her marriage to lucius pontius pilate was arranged but they were young, well suited, and they loved each other. In later tradition, she becomes known as procula latin. 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. Claudia wife of pontius pilate diana wallis taylor.
When pontius pilate is appointed prefect of the troublesome territory of judea, his wife, claudia, does what she has always done. I really enjoyed this fictional version of claudia procula, the wife of pontius pilate. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate by diana wallis taylor 912 ratings, 4. Might she find peace and rest in the teaching of the mysterious. Had it not been for my boy, pilo, i would have died of loneliness in jerusalem, even in all the dasding circumstance with which rome up held our court. According to some historical documents, it has been assumed that pontius pilate, like judas, ignoring the forgiving mercy of god, committed suicide. My vague memories of the book involved a jewish uprising about shields, a sweet romance between pilate and his wife, and a centurion named cornelius. They were a faithful jewish family, believing the messiah. Diana wallis taylor animates this cherished part of the old testament, with its u. Her short story phipps and the jay won first place in the san diego book awards. Expertly researched, diana wallis taylor s 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.
Might she find peace and rest in the teaching of the. They were a faithful jewish family, believing the messiah would come one day. Read a reluctant queen by joan wolf for free with a 30 day free trial. 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. In the year ad 24, claudia, the granddaughter of an emperor and daughter of an outcast, grows up in isolation. A small lizard caught her eye and she watched the creatures quick spurts of movement until it disappeared over the wall. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate diana wallis taylor. Diana wallis taylor has been writing since the age of 12 when she sold her first poem to a church newspaper.
The illegitimate daughter of julia, reviled and exiled daughter of caesar augustus, claudia spends her childhood in a guarded. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate by diana wallis taylor. Bestselling, updated, and expanded devotional study, women of the bible, by ann spangler and jean e. She is mentioned in the apocryphal acts of pilate gospel of nicodemus, probably written around the middle of the 4th century. In the abyssinian and greek orthodox churches, the wife of pontius pilate is considered a saint. Wings of the wind, her collection of poetry, came out in 2006. If he was in his study, her plans were to no avail. See more ideas about books, books to read and my books. Diana wallis taylor combines her impeccable research with her flair for drama and romance to craft a tale worthy of legend.
Here is an historical novel on the life and times of pontius pilate from an awardwinning historian who is a christian. Women of the bible ebook by ann spangler rakuten kobo. Jun 01, 20 listen to claudia, wife of pontius pilate. Read a reluctant queen online by joan wolf books free. Claudia wife of pontius pilate diana wallis taylor works. Pontius pilate is, shock of all shocks, a novel about the live of pontius. The events of the last few days in my providence have been of such a character that i will give the. Buy a cheap copy of claudia, wife of pontius pilate book by diana wallis taylor. It is uncertain whether pilate was actually married, although it is likely. Read women of the bible a oneyear devotional study by ann spangler available from rakuten kobo. Pontius pilate who intrigues the impressionable young woman she becomes, and. Pdf pilates wife in fiction katherine low academia.
Diana wallis taylor awardwinning christian author and speaker. Diana lives with her husband frank in san diego, california. Diana wallis taylor is a speaker for stonecroft ministries and is currently working toward her ma in biblical studies at bethel seminary. The pear that medina, their syrian slave, had given her looked delicious, so she took a bite and savored its sweetness.
She has published many articles and contributed stories to several books, including growing old aint for wimps, mom overboard and most recently journey to the well. Diana wallis taylor combines her impeccable research with her flair for drama and romance to craft a tale. When pilate is appointed prefect of the troublesome territory of judea, claudia does what she has always done. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate book by diana wallis taylor. She showed great courage and later, after jesus survived the crucifixion, she helped both him and mary magdalene escape to languedoc in the south of france. A list of all the women of the bible timeline of the women of the bible. Historic letter written by pontius pilate to tiberius caesar. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Read pilates wife online by antoinette may books free. Tugged this way and that by fates indifferent hand, claudias life is adrift until she meets lucius pontius pilate and becomes his wife.
The young woman is adriftuntil she meets lucius pontius pilate and becomes his wife. Diana wallis taylors novel, claudia, wife of pontius pilate, tells the story of a woman who becomes the wife of the governor of judea, the man who condemns jesus to death. Syswerda, focuses on fiftytwo remarkable women in scripturewomen whose struggles to live with faith and courage are not unlike your own. The pastors wife strengthened by grace for a life of love.
Read pilates wife by antoinette may for free with a 30 day free trial. Maier is a retired professor who is an expert in ancient history and knows the times of pontius pilate very well. Pontius was divided between his chagrin in a son who could not be a soldier and pride that he yet had an heir to his name, old as rome itself. The basis of this canonization may be found in the scriptures, in two places, the first being her famous dream in matthew 27. The tendency to minimize the guilt of pilate which is found in the gospel according to peter shows the keen interest with which ancient christianity regarded his person. Claudia, granddaughter of a roman emperor, lives a simple life with her banished mother in a villa outside of rome. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate baker publishing group. The prominent position occupied by pontius pilate in early christian thought is further evidenced by the gospel of nicodemus. 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.
Claudia, wife of pontius pilate by diana wallis taylor goodreads. 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. She has published many articles and contributed stories to several books, including growing old aint for wimps. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read claudia, wife of pontius pilate. Christ in history letters about jesus including pontius. Throughout the book, they try to interpret proculas dream about jesus. Jun 15, 20 when pontius pilate is appointed prefect of the troublesome territory of judea, his wife, claudia, does what she has always done. Seven years later pontius pilate was judging jesus for treason against rome, and claudia tried to save jesus. The title gospel of nicodemus is medieval in origin. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate historical novel society. The greeks count her among the saints and celebrate her day on the 24th december.
Christian bible, twilight series stephenie meyer, greek and roman mythology, the host stephenie meyer, goddess of yesterday caroline b. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate ebook by diana wallis taylor kobo. Expertly researched, diana wallis taylors claudia, wife of pontius pilate takes the reader into the. She is only mentioned once in the bible, but claudia s life is intriguing and diana wallis taylor researched history and legend to develop the character. Some people believe that she is the claudia mentioned in 2 timothy 4. Historic letter resurrected pilates lengthy letter to tiberius caesardiscusses at length the arrest, the trial and the crucifixion of jesus christ. Claudia, wife of pontius pilate quotes by diana wallis taylor. In 20 diana wallis taylor, a prolific christian writer of the genre biblical fiction. I read this book back when i was thirteen, but at pastor klats urging decided to reread it for lent. Journey to the well by diana wallis taylor koorong. Susan meissner, author of the girl in the glass past praise for diana wallis taylor.
See more ideas about books, my books and historical fiction. She has completed four novels of biblical fiction for revell, two novels of biblical fiction with a third in production, and a halloween book, harmless fun or risky business for whitaker house. May 20, 2009 some people believe that she is the claudia mentioned in 2 timothy 4. She is only mentioned once in the bible, but claudias life is intriguing and diana wallis taylor researched history and legend to develop the character. When he told her he was traveling to inspect the work on the aqueduct, she silently rejoiced, w. The paperback of the claudia, wife of pontius pilate. Bizarre things that happened on the set of the passion of the christ if youre new, subscribe. In another example, the 2014 novel claudia procula.