# Pontius Pilate — The Cream of the Jest character guide

> Pontius Pilate in The Cream of the Jest by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pilate

**First appearance:** 0020-xvi-they-come-to-a-high-place

## Who they are

The Roman governor, appearing in a vision of historical events.

## In the story

### [XXI: In Pursuit of a Whisper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/chapters/xxi-in-pursuit-of-a-whisper)

Kennaston and Ettarre visit Pilate in Jerusalem after a day of darkness and earthquake; Pilate explains eclipses to his son.

### [XXIII: Economic Considerations of Piety](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cream_of_the_jest_se/chapters/xxiii-economic-considerations-of-piety)

Mentioned as the one who crucified Christ, enabling his deification.

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