Definition: Pontius Pilate has come down in history because of his role in the execution of Jesus. Pilate (Pilatus, in Latin) worked with Jewish leaders to put on trial a man who posed a threat.
Pilate's actions with respect to Jesus are recorded in the Gospels. Harsher critiques of him can be found in the historical writers, Josephus, Philo, and Tacitus.
Pontius Pilate was a Roman Governor of Judaea from about A.D. 26-36. Pilate was recalled after he slaughtered thousands of Samaritan pilgrims. Under Caligula, Pilate was sent into exile where he commited suicide in about 38.
Pilate's actions with respect to Jesus are recorded in the Gospels. Harsher critiques of him can be found in the historical writers, Josephus, Philo, and Tacitus.
Pontius Pilate was a Roman Governor of Judaea from about A.D. 26-36. Pilate was recalled after he slaughtered thousands of Samaritan pilgrims. Under Caligula, Pilate was sent into exile where he commited suicide in about 38.
