At the trial of Christ, Theophilus, a brilliant young assessore raised in the Roman aristocracy, stands behind Pontius Pilate and whispers, "Offer to release Barabbas." The strategy backfires. Three decades later, Theophilus has proven himself in the legal ranks of the Roman Empire. Now he must face another evil Caesar, defending Paul in Nero's deranged court. Can Theophilus mount a defense that will keep another innocent man from execution?