Indirect Testimony of History to the Genuineness of the Gospels (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1879 Excerpt: ...of the Prsetorium, Pilate, addressing those who held the figureheads, says to them: I swear by Csesar's salvation that if the standards bow when Jesus returns I will cut off your heads. And sitting down, the governor commanded that Jesus should enter the second time. And the attendant messenger conducted himself as before, and besought Jesus earnestly to tread upon his fascial. And he walked upon it and entered. And as he entered, the standards again bowed and did homage to Jesus. And Pilate, being astounded when he saw it, sought to arise from his tribunal. 5. Message from Pilate's Wife. And while he was yet intending to arise, his wife sent to him, saying: Have nothing to do with this just man, for I suffered many things on his account during the night. Pilate, addressing the Jews, says: You know that my wife is a Monotheist, (and disposed to Judaize with you.) PARIS A. They say to him, Yes, we know it. Pilate says to them, Lo, my wife Procla sent, saying: Have nothing to do with this just man, for I suffered many things on his account during the night. The Jews, answering, say to Pilate: Did we not tell thee that he is a sorcerer, and that through Beelzebub, the Prince of the demons, all things are subject to him? Lo: he sent a dreammessenger to your wife. Pilate addressing Jesus, says to him: Such persons testify against you; (Do you not hear what these testify against you?) Do you say nothing? Cp. 1 j Jesus answered: Except they had authority for their statements? they said nothing. Every one has authority over his own mouth to speak good and evil. They shall see. PARIS D. Pilate says to Jesus: You hear what these testify against you, and do you not answer? Cp. 1. Jesus answered and said: Every man has authority to speak what he wi...