To Wash One's Hands

By Michael John Petty

"There was more to this Jesus of Nazareth than Pilate understood, and at this point far more than he cared to."

Pontius Pilate hated to be in Jerusalem. But it was Passover, and if he wasn't there to keep the peace, who would? What the Roman prefect did not expect was to be berated by the Sanhedrin on the eve of the sabbath. Nor did he expect to encounter the most famous man in all Judea.

As Pilate struggles with what to do with this Jesus of Nazareth, he is challenged by the man's sincerity and confidence in the face of humiliation and even death. Will Pilate bow to the masses, or will he pursue justice and truth? His choice will not just affect the life of one man but the entire course of history.

To Wash One's Hands is a short historical fiction tale inspired by the four Gospel accounts of the New Testament. Those familiar with the biblical tale of Christ know that He suffered under Pontius Pilate, but what was going on in the mind of the Roman governor? While we can never fully know, this supposal suggests that the man may have been more conflicted than historical accounts would have you believe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GSV73651
• ISBN13: 9798995117308
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Bright Morning Star Press
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"