Post by carolejw on Oct 25, 2006 13:08:31 GMT -5
I found this article in a book by John A. Hostetler called Amish Roots. I was wondering if any have heard of this and could it be valid.
Jesus Never Laughed
Henry Beer, ED.
A letter discovered in the library of the Lazarist Fathers in Rome, it is said, was written by Publius Lentilus, a member of Pontius Pilate's court. Addressed to the Emperor, the letter gives an unusual description of Christ at the beginning of His preaching in Judea.
"I have learned, O Caesar, that you desired some information regarding this virtuous man called Jesus the Christ, whom the people consider a prophet and who is regarded as the son of the Creator of Heaven and Earth.
It is a fact that everyday one hears many things told about him.To be brief, he makes the dead rise and he heals the sick. He is a man of medium size, whose appearance indicates both great sweetness and such an amount of dignity that one feels in looking at him that one must love him and at the same time fear him.
His hair down to his ears is the color of ripe walnut and hangs down on his shoulders as a light blend and clear mass. It is parted in the middle, according to the fashion of the Nazarenes. His beard, of the same color as his hair, is curly and, although not very long, parted in the middle like his hair.
His hands and arms are well-proportioned and attractive. His speech is earnest and reserved and not overtalkative.
His eyes are rather severe and shine like the sun. It is impossible for anyone to look him long in the face. When he scolds, he inspires fear, but very soon he himself begins to shed tears. Even in his most severe moods he is affable and benevolent. It is said that no one has ever seen him laugh and that he sheds tears very often.
His conversation is agreeable and appealing. He is seen very often in public and when he appears he carries himself modestly. His manners are very distinguished. He is even beautiful. It is possibly because his mother is an attractive and virtuous woman?
Source: Beer (1979)
Jesus Never Laughed
Henry Beer, ED.
A letter discovered in the library of the Lazarist Fathers in Rome, it is said, was written by Publius Lentilus, a member of Pontius Pilate's court. Addressed to the Emperor, the letter gives an unusual description of Christ at the beginning of His preaching in Judea.
"I have learned, O Caesar, that you desired some information regarding this virtuous man called Jesus the Christ, whom the people consider a prophet and who is regarded as the son of the Creator of Heaven and Earth.
It is a fact that everyday one hears many things told about him.To be brief, he makes the dead rise and he heals the sick. He is a man of medium size, whose appearance indicates both great sweetness and such an amount of dignity that one feels in looking at him that one must love him and at the same time fear him.
His hair down to his ears is the color of ripe walnut and hangs down on his shoulders as a light blend and clear mass. It is parted in the middle, according to the fashion of the Nazarenes. His beard, of the same color as his hair, is curly and, although not very long, parted in the middle like his hair.
His hands and arms are well-proportioned and attractive. His speech is earnest and reserved and not overtalkative.
His eyes are rather severe and shine like the sun. It is impossible for anyone to look him long in the face. When he scolds, he inspires fear, but very soon he himself begins to shed tears. Even in his most severe moods he is affable and benevolent. It is said that no one has ever seen him laugh and that he sheds tears very often.
His conversation is agreeable and appealing. He is seen very often in public and when he appears he carries himself modestly. His manners are very distinguished. He is even beautiful. It is possibly because his mother is an attractive and virtuous woman?
Source: Beer (1979)
