Pontius Pilate is the governor and prefect of Judea. He has been given the authority to rule the province by the emperor of Rome. Pilate lives up to his reputation as a harsh and cynical leader, and it has put him at odds with the people of Judea, especially the religious sect known as the Sanhedrin. The tension further escalates when members of the Sanhedrin arrive at Pilate's court one Friday morning to have him authorize the execution of another...