Kingdom 03

Of Such Is The Kingdom, A Novel of Biblical Times

We meet Potius Pilate and his wife Portia (Ch.4). Pilate sees himself as a week ruler, but yet, explores the virtue of democratic rule. His wife encourages him to be more strict and to take over Herod's territory. He tells her Herod is his good friend, but when Herod and his wife come to call and she insults Herod, Pilate finally joins her. When Herod returns (Ch. 5) Manaheem is still there reading scrolls. He comments on the penalty of Adultery, telling Herod he noticed his look at Herodius earlier. He asks Herod how it went at Pilate's and if Pilate's wife had anything to with it. This leads to another flashback as He tells Herod about his ex-wife, Claressa, also a non-conformist. We also meet (Ch.6) the last of the main characters, an unfortunate, but pensive young man named Timotheus who becomes a beggar and meets an older beggar name Lucas who offers to share his begging spot.