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      • Pontius Pilate was a Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea who presided at the final trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion.
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  1. Mar 26, 2024 · Pilate gives in and allows them to crucify Jesus, washing his hands of any blood that would be spilled. Why Did Pontius Pilate Crucify Jesus? Although Pilate arguably had a great deal of power, why would he send a guilty man to his death?

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  3. Mar 6, 2019 · And they pressured Pilate, the only one with power to impose a death sentence, to call for his crucifixion. Contrary to the depiction of Pilate as a merciless ruler by Philo and Josephus, all...

  4. Jun 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. Historical and traditional accounts of the life of Pontius Pilate.

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  5. Jun 13, 2024 · Nearly 2,000 years later, there’s a bit of guesswork involved when it comes to examining Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. But here’s why religious scholars and historians believe that Jesus was so violently crucified — not merely punished — when he was brought before Pontius Pilate in 30 or 33 C.E.

  6. Aug 7, 2023 · Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judaea, now modern-day Palestine and Israel, for roughly 10 years. Best remembered by history for his role in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Pilate is a historical figure otherwise shrouded in mystery.

  7. His eventual decision to hand Jesus over for crucifixion, despite his reported personal misgivings, is seen as a pragmatic move to maintain order and appease the local leadership and populace. Pilate's role in this event has been the subject of extensive theological discussion and debate.

  8. Jun 7, 2024 · Pilate presided for 10 years as the governor or "prefect" of Judea, from 26 to 36 C.E., and his name is immortalized in the New Testament as the man who oversaw the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Yet the Bible isn't the only ancient source of information about Pilate.

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