Project Gutenberg 2019-02-26 Public domain in the USA. 87 France, Anatole 1844 1924 Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-François Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-Francois Thibault, Anatole Wooff, Michael Wooff, Michael John The Procurator of Judea Produced by Michael Wooff "The Procurator of Judea" by Anatole France is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. 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 novel engages with historical figures and events, prompting reflection on authority, morality, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, French -- Translations into English French fiction -- Translations into English Pilate, Pontius, active 1st century -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: French Literature 57352 2025-06-23T12:38:25.843757 text/html 57173 57114 2024-12-24T10:48:55.391860 2023-09-25T09:39:25.988178 text/html text/html 87629 2025-06-23T12:38:29.891742 application/epub+zip 86535 2025-06-23T12:38:27.644750 application/epub+zip 86535 2025-06-23T12:38:26.421772 application/epub+zip 176660 2025-06-23T12:38:31.587719 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170969 2025-06-23T12:38:29.251755 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132604 2022-09-26T19:00:51.671666 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48205 2025-06-23T12:38:25.612767 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48394 2019-02-26T11:35:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19018 2025-06-23T12:38:31.731720 application/rdf+xml 12553 2025-06-23T12:38:27.084770 image/jpeg 3747 2025-06-23T12:38:26.699741 image/jpeg 19508 2019-02-26T11:35:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 85190 2025-06-23T12:38:25.849819 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia