From the Memoirs of Pontius Pilate
by Eric Bentley
Synopsis
In Eric Bently's 90 minute, one-act play, narrated by Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate, the New Testament gets a new twist.
The protagonist, Yeshu (Jesus), is a naive Jewish patriot who gets pressured into thinking that he is, indeed, the Messiah.
And when his confidant, Stephen, and the corrupt Herod Antipas second this sentiment, he is utterly convinced.
As he makes his way to his inevitable demise (and subsequent redemption), he meets a familiar cast of characters, including a heroic young patriot by the name of Judas.
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"Witty, humane, inspired."
— Detroit Free Press
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From the Memoirs of Pontius Pilate is a play written by Eric Bentley and published by Samuel French (1987).
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Samuel French · 1987 · 235 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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