History and Myth
Viewing comments for Chapter 41 "Pontius Pilate"Poems that tell stories of long ago
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Comment from rod007
This was a remarkable tale told in excellent poetic style. I think the font color is too bright making reading it difficult and distracting. Well done, Tom.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
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This was a remarkable tale told in excellent poetic style. I think the font color is too bright making reading it difficult and distracting. Well done, Tom.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
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Thank you rod. I'll look at that.
Comment from flamingstar
What an interesting piece. I've often wondered what kind of reception awaited Pilate and Judas since they were, indeed, critically placed participants in the preordained plan. Neither one felt good about it so I don't think they could be considered irredeemably lost as some would posit. BTW, I had a tough time reading the text against that red background!
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2015
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What an interesting piece. I've often wondered what kind of reception awaited Pilate and Judas since they were, indeed, critically placed participants in the preordained plan. Neither one felt good about it so I don't think they could be considered irredeemably lost as some would posit. BTW, I had a tough time reading the text against that red background!
Comment Written 08-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2015
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Thank you for you great review and input. Not to mention the fabulous award of 6 stars which delighted me greatly. Thanks again.
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for sharing the results of your curiosity of Pontius Pilate and the additional tidbits in your notes. I admired your rhymed couplets and the cadence, plus found the "venom baited" description especially creative. I'm sorry I don't have any sixes left for your story poem--it's a timely, tour de force! -Joan
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2015
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Thank you for sharing the results of your curiosity of Pontius Pilate and the additional tidbits in your notes. I admired your rhymed couplets and the cadence, plus found the "venom baited" description especially creative. I'm sorry I don't have any sixes left for your story poem--it's a timely, tour de force! -Joan
Comment Written 08-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2015
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Thank you for that wonderful review and high praise.
Comment from kiwijenny
Wow thank you for this ...I hadnt realized what happened to Pilate
It's especially amazing that the water frothed like that if legend is true,,,certainly not a saint yikes ...he was a hand washing coward
God bless
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Wow thank you for this ...I hadnt realized what happened to Pilate
It's especially amazing that the water frothed like that if legend is true,,,certainly not a saint yikes ...he was a hand washing coward
God bless
Comment Written 07-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Thank you Kiwijenny. I agree.
Comment from Nosha17
Interesting story about what happened to Pontius Pilate after his pronouncement of death sentence on Jesus Christ. I guess, he got what he deserved for that fateful decision. Excellent story line and rhyming. Most enjoyable. faye
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Interesting story about what happened to Pontius Pilate after his pronouncement of death sentence on Jesus Christ. I guess, he got what he deserved for that fateful decision. Excellent story line and rhyming. Most enjoyable. faye
Comment Written 07-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Thank you Faye. I'm glad you liked the story.
Comment from Pantygynt
This is an excellent historical investigation that lies within a complex rhyme structure. I know you like playing around with form s but I have not seen this one before and I have tried to fathom out what lies behind the structure. You must admit that the iambic rhythm isn't very faithfully kept but I don't think that detracts from the poem. Is there some relationship of form content? All I can think of is that the somewhat lurching and irregular rhythm parallels Pilate's ambivalence and prevarication and mirrors latter day Christian's difficulty over deciding an answer to the questin saint or sinner? I found it fascinating and must congratulate you on your painstaking research. The Medieval mystery plays under the title of the "Ludus Coventriae" or "Coventry Play" has an interesting scene played out between Pilate and his wife. Have you by any chance had a look at that? Thank you for giving me a fascinating time to study this post. I have enjoyed myself greatly,
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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This is an excellent historical investigation that lies within a complex rhyme structure. I know you like playing around with form s but I have not seen this one before and I have tried to fathom out what lies behind the structure. You must admit that the iambic rhythm isn't very faithfully kept but I don't think that detracts from the poem. Is there some relationship of form content? All I can think of is that the somewhat lurching and irregular rhythm parallels Pilate's ambivalence and prevarication and mirrors latter day Christian's difficulty over deciding an answer to the questin saint or sinner? I found it fascinating and must congratulate you on your painstaking research. The Medieval mystery plays under the title of the "Ludus Coventriae" or "Coventry Play" has an interesting scene played out between Pilate and his wife. Have you by any chance had a look at that? Thank you for giving me a fascinating time to study this post. I have enjoyed myself greatly,
Comment Written 07-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Thank you Pantygynt. I like your depiction of my convoluted attempt so much, i just might use it. No, I haven't yet read either of those pays, but i shall peruse it.
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Just the one play with two titles, the first in Latin and then its translation into English
Comment from Bill Schott
This is new information to me and pretty interesting how a person's history can be made to fit whatever a nation wants it to reflect. The layout of the poetry was, I;m sure, demanding. Good read.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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This is new information to me and pretty interesting how a person's history can be made to fit whatever a nation wants it to reflect. The layout of the poetry was, I;m sure, demanding. Good read.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Thank you very much Bill for this very thoughtful review.
Comment from patcelaw
This is a well written history of what happened to Pontius Pilate. I didn't know any of the history. Thanks for the research and the writing to explain what happened to the man. Patricia
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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This is a well written history of what happened to Pontius Pilate. I didn't know any of the history. Thanks for the research and the writing to explain what happened to the man. Patricia
Comment Written 07-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015
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Thank you Patricia. I always wondered.
