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Pontius Pilate [b] (Latin: Pontius Pilatus; Greek: Πόντιος Πιλᾶτος, romanized: Póntios Pilátos) was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 AD.
Aug 1, 2024 · Pontius Pilate (died after 36 ce) was a Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea (26–36 ce) under the emperor Tiberius who presided at the final trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion.
Mar 6, 2019 · Why Did Pontius Pilate Have Jesus Executed? Historical accounts of the man who sentenced Jesus to death paint him as arrogant and cruel; the Bible goes easier on him, shifting the blame. By ...
Apr 2, 2014 · Pontius Pilate served as the prefect of Judaea from 26 to 36 A.D. He convicted Jesus of treason and declared that Jesus thought himself King of the Jews, and had Jesus crucified. Pilate...
Oct 25, 2022 · Pontius Pilate was the fifth magistrate to serve in the Roman province of Judea, created in 6 CE by Roman emperor Augustus (r. 27 BCE to 14 CE). His term of office was during the subsequent reign of Tiberius from 26-36 CE.
Jun 7, 2024 · Pontius Pilate served as the governor of Judea and is known for overseeing the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Pilate was a military man from a second-tier noble family, lacking experience in diplomacy or governance.
Pontius Pilate's name has become deeply embedded in both secular and religious history, primarily due to his role as the Roman prefect of Judea during the life and death of Jesus of Nazareth. His decisions and leadership were pivotal in a period full of cultural and political complexities.
Pontius Pilate, (died c. 36 ce), Roman prefect of Judaea (26–36 ce) who presided at the trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion.
Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea (26-37 CE) during the reign of the Emperor Tiberius (14-37 CE). His claim to fame is his role in crucifying Jesus. We do not know many details about his life.
Pontius Pilate. Sadist or Saint? By R. Steven Notley. One of the pivotal figures in the death of Jesus is the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate. 1 He alone wielded the authority to execute by crucifixion. Yet Christian memories of Pilate are remarkably varied.