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An inscription found in Caesarea Maritima in 1961 provides the earliest direct evidence of the presence of Pontius Pilate, "praefectus" 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.
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 early Christian literature, Pilate plays a central role in the events surrounding the trial and crucifixion of Jesus, a role confirmed by Tacitus in the only extant reference to Pilate in Roman sources.  
In the four gospels, Pilate plays a central role in the events surrounding the trial and crucifixion of Jesus, 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. In John, Jesus and Pilate friendly converse and the governor appear as a docile instrument of God's plan. On the other hand, Tacitus would praise Pilate for executing a troublemaker and enemy of Rome. 


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].  
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 Scholarship==
==Pilate in Scholarship==

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Pontius Pilate was the Roman Prefect of Judea (26-36 CE), at the time of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth.

Pilate in ancient sources

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, 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. In John, Jesus and Pilate friendly converse and the governor appear as a docile instrument of God's plan. On the other hand, Tacitus would praise Pilate for executing a troublemaker and enemy of Rome.

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 Scholarship

Pilate in Fiction

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