Letter of Lentulus

This letter claims to have been written by a man named Lentulus, who is said to have lived before Pontius Pilate. It presents itself as a report to the Roman Senate. In the letter, Lentulus describes Jesus in great detail. He writes that Jesus was "tall and handsome, with a face that inspires reverence, love, and fear. His hair is dark, shiny, curly, and parted in the middle, and his face has a delicate redness."

Many scholars doubt that this letter is genuine. It was likely written long after the time of Jesus and is not considered a reliable historical source.

See also Apocrypha.