Publius Quintilianus

Roman Roman officer, imbued with humanity and favorable to Jesus whom he opposes while he is escorting Jonas dying to Nazareth. He allows them to ride in his chariot:

"If it's You then... get on, as many as you can. Just don't let yourselves be seen. That's the order... but, above the order, there is humanity, isn't there? And You, You are good. I know it" (...) "Remember Publius Quintillianus of the Italic Legion. I am in Caesarea, but now I am going to Ptolemaïs. Inspection ordered."

He takes the opportunity to ask Jesus questions, who answers him. This good man joyfully meets Jesus coming to Caesarea where he speaks to the galley slaves. This speech moves Publius, Syntyche and Claudia Procula.

He is the one who will ask Claudia for permission to give food to the galley slaves and oversees their distribution.

Publius knows John of Endor who supplied him with chickens. He is surprised to find him with the apostolic group at Engannim, while escorting the Roman women for Passover in Jerusalem. He takes the occasion to confidentially inform Jesus about the slightly improved road security at present thanks to Roman soldiers. Then he helps Peter who is carrying the young orphan Jabez, whom his unfortunate grandfather entrusted to Jesus for protection from the cruel Doras.

Later, he gladly listens, together with the Roman women, to the teaching of Jesus.

Apostolic career

Transferred to Antioch where he becomes tribune, one of the six senior officers commanding a legion, he is approached by Syntyche who judges that:

"(he) hides under his chlamys a straight Heart. He admires you as a perfect orator, a "divine" philosopher, as he says, he is not hostile to Wisdom, even if he cannot yet preach the Truth."

His name

Roman name.

Where is he mentioned in the work?

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Notes and references

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Cloak made from a rectangular piece of wool fixed on the shoulder by a clasp. It was used by the Greeks then by the Romans. (Feminine noun)