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'''Pontius Pilate ''' was the Roman governor  of Judea, from 26 CE to 36 CE, under [[Tiberius]], at the time of [[:Category:John the Baptist (subject)|John the Baptist]] and [[:Category:Jesus of Nazareth (subject)|Jesus of Nazareth]].
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==Biography==
In 26 CE Pontius Pilate succeeded [[:Category:Gratus (subject)|Valerius Gratus]] as the Roman Prefect of Judea. An inscription found in [[Caesarea Maritima]] in 1961 provides the earliest direct evidence of the presence of Pontius Pilate, "praefectus" of Judea.
Both [[Philo]] of Alexandria and [[Josephus]] mention extensively Pilate and his political role. They present him as a ruthless governor, ready to use brutal force to repress any dissent and quite insensitive to Jewish religious practice. In the four gospels, Pilate plays a central role in the events surrounding the trial and crucifixion of [[Jesus of Nazareth]], a role confirmed by [[Tacitus]] in the only extant reference to Pilate in Roman sources. In 36 CE [[:Category:Marcellus (subject)|Marcellus]] took Pilate' place.


==Pilate in ancient sources==
'''Pontius Pilate ''' was the Roman governor  of Judea, from 26 CE to 36 CE, under Emperor [[Tiberius]], at the time of [[:Category:John the Baptist (subject)|John the Baptist]], [[:Category:Jesus of Nazareth (subject)|Jesus of Nazareth]], and the [[Samaritan Prophet]].


Josephus' works are the major source of information on Pontius Pilate.
< ''Events'': [[Trial of Jesus before Pilate]] >


====Caesarea Inscription====
< ''Artifacts'': [[Pilate Inscription]] >


====Philo of Alexandria====
< ''Interpretation'': [[Pilate (sources)|Sources]] --  [[:Category:Pilate--research (subject)|Research]] --[[:Category:Pilate--fiction (subject)|Fiction]] -- [[:Category:Pilate--fiction (subject)|Literature]] -- [[:Category:Pilate--music (subject)|Music]] -- [[:Category:Pilate--cinema (subject)|Cinema]] -- [[:Category:Pilate--art (subject)|Art]] >


====Josephus====
==Overview==


====Christian Gospels====
In 26 CE Pontius Pilate succeeded [[:Category:Gratus (subject)|Valerius Gratus]] as the Roman Prefect of Judea. An [[Pilate Inscription|inscription]] found in [[Caesarea Maritima]] in 1961 provides the earliest direct evidence of the presence of Pontius Pilate, "praefectus" of Judea.


In the Gospel of Mark, Pilate shows an ambiguous attitude toward Jesus; he does not see anything wrong in him yet is eager to "please the crowd."  
Pilate confirmed [[Caiaphas]], who served as High Priest during his entire mandate. Both [[Philo]] of Alexandria and [[Josephus]] mention extensively Pilate and his political role. They present him as a ruthless governor, ready to use brutal force to repress any dissent and quite insensitive to Jewish religious practice. In 36 CE [[:Category:Marcellus (subject)|Marcellus]] took Pilate' place.
 
====The [[Trial of Jesus before Pilate]]====
 
In the four gospels, Pilate plays a central role in the events surrounding the trial and crucifixion of [[Jesus of Nazareth]], a role confirmed by [[Tacitus]] in the only extant reference to Pilate in Roman sources. In the Gospel of Mark, Pilate shows an ambiguous attitude toward Jesus; he does not see anything wrong in him yet is eager to "please the crowd."  


In Matthew, Pilate washes his hands and blames "all the people" of Jerusalem for their decision.  
In Matthew, Pilate washes his hands and blames "all the people" of Jerusalem for their decision.  
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In John, Jesus and Pilate friendly converse and the governor appear as a docile instrument of God's plan.  
In John, Jesus and Pilate friendly converse and the governor appear as a docile instrument of God's plan.  


====Tacitus====
====Later Christian tradition====
 
Later Christian tradition was mostly engaged to supply information about Pilate's life before and after his appointment in Judea. Eusebius (Historia Ecclesiastica II 7) claims that Pilate suffered misfortune in the reign if Caligula, was exiled to Gaul and eventually committed suicide in Vienne [France]. Christian writers went even further than the gospels in the direction of exonerating Pilate from any responsibility in the death of Jesus, to the extent of suggesting his eventual repentance and conversion to Christianity.
 
==In Depth==


On the other hand, Tacitus would praise Pilate for executing a troublemaker and enemy of Rome.
* [[Pilate (sources)]]


====Later Christian traditions====
* [[Pilate (arts)]]


Later Christian tradition was mostly engaged to supply information about Pilate's life before and after his appointment in Judea. Eusebius (Historia Ecclesiastica II 7) claims that Pilate suffered misfortune in the reign if Caligula, was exiled to Gaul and eventually committed suicide in Vienne [France]. Christian writers went even further than the gospels in the direction of exonerating Pilate from any responsibility in the death of Jesus, to the extent of suggesting his eventual repentance and conversion to Christianity.
== Pontius Pilate in scholarship ==


==Pilate in Scholarship==
* See [[Pilate (research)]]
The historical figure of Pilate is well attested in ancient sources.


==Pilate in Fiction==
==References==
Pontius Pilate is a familiar presence in all fictional narratives of the life of Jesus.


==Related categories==
==Related categories==
*[[:Category:Roman Governors (subject)|Roman Governors (subject)]]
 
*[[:Category:Jesus of Nazareth (subject)|Jesus of Nazareth (subject)]] / [[:Category:Pilate's wife (subject)| Pilate's wife (subject)]] / [[:Category:Caiaphas (subject)|Caiaphas (subject)]] / [[:Category:Barabbas (subject)|Barabbas (subject)]]
*[[Roman Governors]]
 
*[[Jesus of Nazareth]] / [[Pilate's wife]] / [[Caiaphas]] / [[Barabbas]]
 
*[[Trial of Jesus before Pilate]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontius_Pilate Wikipedia]


[[Category:Subjects]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontius_Pilate Wikipedia] -- [http://www.livius.org/pi-pm/pilate/pilate01.htm Livius.org]
 
 
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Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea, from 26 CE to 36 CE, under Emperor Tiberius, at the time of John the Baptist, Jesus of Nazareth, and the Samaritan Prophet.

< Events: Trial of Jesus before Pilate >

< Artifacts: Pilate Inscription >

< Interpretation: Sources -- Research --Fiction -- Literature -- Music -- Cinema -- Art >

Overview

In 26 CE Pontius Pilate succeeded Valerius Gratus as the Roman Prefect of Judea. An inscription found in Caesarea Maritima in 1961 provides the earliest direct evidence of the presence of Pontius Pilate, "praefectus" of Judea.

Pilate confirmed Caiaphas, who served as High Priest during his entire mandate. Both Philo of Alexandria and Josephus mention extensively Pilate and his political role. They present him as a ruthless governor, ready to use brutal force to repress any dissent and quite insensitive to Jewish religious practice. In 36 CE Marcellus took Pilate' place.

The Trial of Jesus before Pilate

In the four gospels, Pilate plays a central role in the events surrounding the trial and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth, a role confirmed by Tacitus in the only extant reference to Pilate in Roman sources. In the Gospel of Mark, Pilate shows an ambiguous attitude toward Jesus; he does not see anything wrong in him yet is eager to "please the crowd."

In Matthew, Pilate washes his hands and blames "all the people" of Jerusalem for their decision.

In Luke, Pilate is actively engaged in the attempt to save Jesus, whom he regards as innocent; Acts, however, blames both Pilate and Herod for gathering together against Jesus (4:27).

In John, Jesus and Pilate friendly converse and the governor appear as a docile instrument of God's plan.

Later Christian tradition

Later Christian tradition was mostly engaged to supply information about Pilate's life before and after his appointment in Judea. Eusebius (Historia Ecclesiastica II 7) claims that Pilate suffered misfortune in the reign if Caligula, was exiled to Gaul and eventually committed suicide in Vienne [France]. Christian writers went even further than the gospels in the direction of exonerating Pilate from any responsibility in the death of Jesus, to the extent of suggesting his eventual repentance and conversion to Christianity.

In Depth

Pontius Pilate in scholarship

References

Related categories

External links

Pages in category "Pilate (subject)"

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