Noah's Ark: An Invitation to Faith — Page 91
NOAH'S ARK difference ought to be noted that the earlier Pilate due to his fear of the Jews offered a chair to some of the revered among them who came as witnesses, while keeping the Messiah standing, who had been presented as a criminal, despite the fact that he was sincerely well-intentioned towards him, rather, he may even be likened to a disciple. In fact, his wife was a particular devotee of the Messiah and was renowned for her saintliness. But so unnerved was he by his fear that he unjustly handed over this innocent Messiah to the Jews. Unlike myself, he was not even accused of murder, only a minor religious dispute existed. However, this Pilate of Rome was not strong of heart and was frightened by the threat that he would be reported to Caesar. A further parallel between the Roman Pilate and this Pilate is worth remembering here. When the Messiah son of Mary was brought before the court, the earlier Pilate said to the Jews that he saw no wrong in him. Similarly, when the Messiah of the Latter Days, that is myself, was presented before the Pilate of this age, he asked that he be given a few days to prepare his defence to this charge of murder, but the Pilate of this age said: 'I accuse you not of anything. ' The verdicts of both Pilates were exactly the same. If there is a difference, then only inasmuch that the earlier Pilate was unable to stand by his conviction. When Pilate was threatened with being reported to Caesar he grew apprehensive and despite knowing the truth, gave the Messiah over to the bloodthirsty Jews even though he and his wife were both 91