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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 [[:Category:John the Baptist (subject)|John the Baptist]], [[:Category:Jesus of Nazareth (subject)|Jesus of Nazareth]], and the [[Samaritan Prophet]].
 
==Overview==
 
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.
 
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 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 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.
 
==Pilate in ancient sources==
 
*See [[Pilate (sources)]]
 
==Pilate in Scholarship==
 
The historical figure of Pilate is well attested in ancient sources.
 
==Pilate in Fiction==
Pontius Pilate is a familiar presence in all fictional narratives of the life of Jesus.
 
==References==
 
==Related categories==
 
*[[Roman Governors]]
 
*[[Jesus of Nazareth]] / [[Pilate's wife]] / [[Caiaphas]] / [[Barabbas]]
 
==External links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontius_Pilate Wikipedia] -- [http://www.livius.org/pi-pm/pilate/pilate01.htm Livius.org]




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