Excerpt
Pilate brought Jesus forward to the balustrade. He stepped back so Jesus stood alone, a pitiful, solitary figure. Mordechai saw the red stripes on the prisoner's shoulders. And yet his head was high and his eyes, though dark with pain, were clear; they showed no signs of madness, a common result of a thorough scourging.
Gradually, when neither man on the balcony moved or said anything, the crowd subsided. When it was finally quiet, Pilate straightened and held out one hand, pointing to Jesus. "Behold the man!" he called out loudly.
For a moment, the people gave no response as every eye looked up. Mordechai, sensing an opportunity, tipped his head back. "Crucify him!" he shouted.