[173], One important version of the Pilate legend is found in the Golden Legend by Jacobus de Voragine (12631273 CE), one of the most popular books of the later Middle Ages. [35][36] These proposed dates have not been widely accepted by other scholars. [59] Daniel Schwartz and Alexander Demandt both suggest that this incident is in fact identical with "the incident with the shields" reported in Philo's Embassy to Gaius, an identification first made by the early church historian Eusebius. [56] Schwartz suggests that Pilate's entire tenure was characterized by "continued underlying tension between governor and governed, now and again breaking out in brief incidents. [94] This dates the end of Pilate's governorship to 36/37. [281], He is venerated as a saint by the Ethiopian Church with a feast day on 19 June,[159][282] and was historically venerated by the Coptic Church, with a feast day of 25 June. Had it not been for his encounter with Jesus, Pontius Pilate might be just another name in the history books . Judging by this story, his wife seems to have travelled with him. This resulted in a crowd of Jews surrounding Pilate's house in Caesarea for five days. Thus says the LORD, Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me . Due to the Gospels' portrayal of Pilate as reluctant to execute Jesus, the Ethiopian Church believes that Pilate became a Christian and venerates him as both a martyr and a saint, a belief which is historically shared by the Coptic Church. Pilate's times were very different from our own. [263] In the 1927 silent film The King of Kings, Pilate is played by Hungarian-American actor Victor Varconi, who is introduced seated under an enormous 37 feet high Roman eagle, which Christopher McDonough argues symbolizes "not power that he possesses but power that possesses him". "[272] Wroe argues that later Pilates took on a sort of effeminancy,[268] illustrated by Michael Palins Pilate in Monty Python's Life of Brian, who lisps and mispronounces his r's as w's. Pontius Pilate'. James Tissot. [217], Following this longer period in which few depictions of Pilate were made, the increased religiosity of the mid-nineteenth century caused a slew of new depictions of Pontius Pilate to be created, now depicted as a Roman. Another tradition states that Pontius Pilate was born in Germany and was a bastard son of Tyrus, king of Mayence. [25] Like all but one other governor of Judaea, Pilate was of the equestrian order, a middle rank of the Roman nobility. [232] Pilate goes on to play an important role in the increasingly long and elaborate passion plays performed in the German-speaking countries and in France. There are three reports about the incident. [152] Another early text is an apocryphal letter attributed to "Herod" (a composite character of the various Herods in the Bible), which claims to respond to a letter from Pilate in which Pilate spoke of his remorse for Jesus' crucifixion and of having had a vision of the risen Christ; "Herod" asks Pilate to pray for him. [62] Helen Bond, Daniel Schwartz, and Warren Carter argue that Philo's portrayal is largely stereotyped and rhetorical, portraying Pilate with the same words as other opponents of Jewish law, while portraying Tiberius as just and supportive of Jewish law. Pilate is presented as a materialist pessimist who believes mankind will soon destroy itself, whereas Jesus offers a message of hope. His supper with the apostles (and subsequent arrest) happen on . [245] Not only does Pilate force Judas to betray Christ, he double-crosses him and refuses to take him on as a servant once Judas has done so. [149] Another claims that the records were made by Pilate himself, relying on reports made to him by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. Eugene Norris asks our panel of pastors, What Happened to Pontius Pilate? It is possible that the ring belonged to another individual named Pilate,[130] or that it belonged to someone who worked for Pontius Pilate. [251], John Masefield's play in verse, Good Friday was written in 1916. [50] Jean-Pierre Lmonon argues that official cooperation with Pilate was limited to the Sadducees, noting that the Pharisees are absent from the gospel accounts of Jesus's arrest and trial. He is frequently depicted as a more important character to the narrative than even Jesus,[227] and became one of the most important figures of medieval drama in the fifteenth century. [252], Pilate makes a brief appearance in the preface to George Bernard Shaw's 1933 play On the Rocks where he argues against Jesus about the dangers of revolution and of new ideas. The Modern Library. [275] McDonough argues that "Shopov gives us a very subtle Pilate, one who manages to appear alarmed though not panicked before the crowd, but who betrays far greater misgivings in private conversation with his wife. Was Jesus resurrected on the same day Noah's ark rested on Mt. In Bond's view, the reference to "sacrifices" likely means that this incident occurred at Passover at some unknown date. [205] In the Bible moralise, Pilate is generally depicted as a Jew. [192] From the eleventh century onward, Pilate is frequently represented as a Jewish king, wearing a beard and a Jewish hat. Hear their responses inspired by scripture and what the Bible says in regards to an. [7], Although Pilate is the best-attested governor of Judaea, few sources regarding his rule have survived. Justin Martyr. Flavius Josephus. [240] In the Wakefield plays, Pilate is portrayed as wickedly evil, describing himself as Satan's agent (mali actoris) while plotting Christ's torture so as to extract the most pain. [292], Beginning with E. Stauffer in 1948, some scholars have argued, on the basis of his possible appointment by Sejanus, that Pilate's offenses against the Jews were directed by Sejanus out of hatred of the Jews and a desire to destroy their nation, a theory supported by the pagan imagery on Pilate's coins. Among those are bronze coins that were minted in Judea between A.D. 29 and 32. There are these words: At His coming the lame shall leap as an hart, and the tongue of the stammerer shall be clear speaking: the blind shall see, and the lepers shall be cleansed; and the dead shall rise, and walk about. And that He did those things, you can learn from the Acts of Pontius Pilate. He seeks to expose and refute harmful myths, misinterpretations . [22] If it means "skilled with the javelin," it is possible that Pilate won the cognomen for himself while serving in the Roman military;[20] it is also possible that his father acquired the cognomen through military skill. Pontius Pilate. : the final authority concerned in the condemnation and execution of Jesus Christ. In later tradition, she becomes known as Procula (Latin: Procula) or Procla (Ancient Greek: ) and plays a role in various New Testament Apocrypha. Notable paintings of this era include Tintoretto's Christ before Pilate (1566/67 CE), in which Pilate is given the forehead of a philosopher, and Gerrit van Honthorst's 1617 Christ before Pilate, which was later recatalogued as Christ before the High Priest due to Pilate's Jewish appearance. Pilate's family become Christians after Jesus miraculously cures Pilate's daughters of their deaf-muteness. Eusebius records the following for us, It is worthy of note that Pilate himself, who was governor in the time of our Savior, is reported to have fallen into such misfortunes under Caius, whose times we are recording, that he was forced to become his own murderer and executioner; and thus divine vengeance, as it seems, was not long in overtaking him. What happened to Pontius Pilate after the death of the Lord Jesus Christ? [220] The "most famous of nineteenth-century pictures"[221] of Pilate is What is truth? 3. According to some, Pilate killed himself while in exile to Gallia. [81][82] All four gospels also mention that Pilate had the custom of releasing one captive in honor of the Passover festival; this custom is not attested in any other source. In a newly deciphered 1,200-year-old telling of the Passion story, Jesus has supper with Pontius Pilate before his crucifixion. . [73] Helen Bond argues that, the evangelists' portrayals of Pilate have been shaped to a great extent by their own particular theological and apologetic concerns. [229] While in some plays Pilate is opposed to the Jews and condemns them, in others he describes himself as a Jew or supports their wish to kill Christ. [254], Pilate features prominently in Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita, which was written in the 1930s but only published in 1966, twenty six years after the author's death. [258] Pilate's burden of guilt is finally lifted by the Master when he encounters him at the end of Bulgakov's novel. [166][167], Beginning in the eleventh century, more extensive legendary biographies of Pilate were written in Western Europe, adding details to information provided by the bible and apocrypha. [163][164] In the Mors Pilati (perhaps originally 6th century, but recorded c.1300 CE),[165] Pilate was forced to commit suicide and his body thrown in the Tiber. Like the exercise. On the other hand, Johns picture of Pilate delivering judgment from a tribunal in front of the prefects mansion fits typical Roman procedure. [233] In Arnoul Grban's fifteenth-century Passion, Pilate instructs the flagellators on how best to whip Jesus. Flavius Josephus. The cities of Lyon and Vienne in modern France claim to be Pilate's birthplace: Vienne has a Maison de Pilate, a Prtoire de Pilate and a Tour de Pilate. Pontius Pilate, Latin in full Marcus Pontius Pilatus, (died after 36 ce ), Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea (26-36 ce) under the emperor Tiberius who presided at the trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion. Donations to this ministry aretax-deductible. "[277] The Nicene Creed states "For our sake [Jesus] was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. November 9 is the feast-day of Claudia Procula, Pontius Pilate's wife. Herod's sons then threatened to petition the emperor, an action which Pilate feared that would expose the crimes he had committed in office. [279] Pilate is the only person besides Jesus and Mary mentioned by name in the creeds. . [287], The main ancient sources on Pilate offer very different views on his governorship and personality. Pontius was in charge of Judea for about 10 years and was eventually deposed. A prefect is essentially a governor or government official overseeing an area. But the Jewish leaders did care. Pilate dies seven months later. 11. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. In Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Pilate is played by David Bowie, who appears as "gaunt and eerily hermaphrodite. First Apology 48. Cyclopedia of Biblical Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature. [198], Despite being venerated as a saint by the Coptic and Ethiopian Churches, very few images of Pilate exist in these traditions from any time period. My name is pronounced "Pilate." It sounds the same as the name of the person who steers the boat or the ship - the pilot. He nonetheless washes his hands of guilt after the tortures have been administered. Still others believe Pontius Pilate's fate involved his conversion to Christianity and subsequent canonization. . They seem to picture a headstrong strict authoritarian Roman leader who, although both rational and practical, never knew how far he should go in a given case. Pontius Pilate[b] (Latin: Pontius Pilatus; Greek: , Pontios Pilatos) was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 AD. [25], Pilate was likely educated, somewhat wealthy, and well-connected politically and socially. [8] Coins that he minted have survived from Pilate's governorship, as well as a single inscription, the so-called Pilate stone. [15] Besides these texts, dated coins in the name of emperor Tiberius minted during Pilate's governorship have survived, as well as a fragmentary short inscription that names Pilate, known as the Pilate Stone, the only inscription about a Roman governor of Judaea predating the Roman-Jewish Wars to survive. The post of governor of Judaea was of relatively low prestige and nothing is known of how Pilate obtained the office. Pontius Pilate is best known for presiding over Jesus ' trial and ordering his crucifixion. Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week . Copyright Like The Master Ministries. [137] The earliest attestation of a positive tradition about Pilate comes from the late first-, early second-century Christian author Tertullian, who, claiming to have seen Pilate's report to Tiberius, states Pilate had "become already a Christian in his conscience. A non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation. Pontius Pilate was appointed governor of Judea (A.D. 26-36) under Tiberius Caesar. [255] Henry I. MacAdam describes it as "the 'cult classic' of Pilate-related fiction. In Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages, Pilate became the focus of a large group of New Testament apocrypha expanding on his role in the Gospels, the Pilate cycle. An early church tradition that had taken a favourable opinion of Pilate persisted in some churches into the early 21st century. [244] In this play, when Judas comes back to Pilate and the priests to tell them he no longer wishes to betray Jesus, Pilate browbeats Judas into going through with the plan. [41] Because the Romans allowed a certain degree of local control, Pilate shared a limited amount of civil and religious power with the Jewish Sanhedrin. [2] In short, the traditions are in conflict and we do not really know where Pilate was born or his life as a teenager or young adult. "[54], According to Josephus in his The Jewish War (2.9.2) and Antiquities of the Jews (18.3.1), Pilate offended the Jews by moving imperial standards with the image of Caesar into Jerusalem. In John (19:711), Pilate is depicted as having accepted the Christian interpretation of the meaning of Jesus, and he rejects Jewish leaders reminder that Jesus has merely said that he is the king of the Jews (19:21). [123] Joan Taylor has argued that the symbolism on the coins show how Pilate attempted to promote the Roman imperial cult in Judaea, in spite of local Jewish and Samaritan religious sensitivities. [214] Images of Pilate were printed in the Biblia pauperum ("Bibles of the Poor"), picture bibles focusing on the life of Christ, as well as the Speculum Humanae Salvationis ("Mirror of Human Salvation"), which continued to be printed into the sixteenth century. Perhaps the earliest apocryphal texts attributed to Pilate are denunciations of Christianity and of Jesus that claim to be Pilate's report on the crucifixion. According to the gospels, he actually believed that Jesus was innocent, and wanted to save him, but was pressured into ordering his death by the Jewish religious leaders and a disorderly crowd of spectators. Pilate then summoned them to an arena, where the Roman soldiers drew their swords. As a result, pressure was applied by the Jewish Sanhedrin (Luke 23:2-7) upon Pilate. [100] Eusebius dates this to 39. [60][54] Lmonon, however, argues against this identification. The fate of Pontius Pilate after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is disputed among historians. [83], The Gospels' portrayal of Pilate is "widely assumed" to diverge greatly from that found in Josephus and Philo,[84] as Pilate is portrayed as reluctant to execute Jesus and pressured to do so by the crowd and Jewish authorities. 10. Protected by Sejanus, Pilate incurred the enmity of Jews in Roman-occupied Palestine by insulting their religious sensibilities, as when he hung worship images of the emperor throughout Jerusalem and had coins bearing pagan religious symbols minted. 1887, p. 201. [78] Demandt dismisses the notion that Pilate was involved. Agapius of Hierapolis (10th century historian) said Pilate committed suicide during the first year of Caligula's reign (37-38 AD). [187] In later images he is typically shown washing his hands of guilt in Jesus' presence. [169] The legend exists in many different versions and was extremely widespread in both Latin and the vernacular, and each version contains significant variation, often relating to local traditions.[170]. [197] In many depictions he is no longer depicted washing his hands, or is depicted washing his hands but not in the presence of Jesus, or else he is depicted in passion scenes in which the Bible does not mention him. [42], Pilate was subordinate to the legate of Syria; however, for the first six years in which he held office, Syria's legate Lucius Aelius Lamia was absent from the region, something which Helen Bond believes may have presented difficulties to Pilate. Yes, the Roman Cornelius lineages are quite entertaining. Without his protector in power, Pilate made a major error and suppressed a small uprising in Samaria. [72][90] Warren Carter argues that Pilate is portrayed as skillful, competent, and manipulative of the crowd in Mark, Matthew, and John, only finding Jesus innocent and executing him under pressure in Luke. The New Testament gospel of Luke records that Pilate had heard about Jesus and His miracles before He was brought before Pilate. [46] Unlike his predecessor, Valerius Gratus, Pilate retained the same high priest, Joseph ben Caiaphas, for his entire tenure. 1887, p. 199. He provoked both Jews and Samaritans to riot. [296] Carter notes this theory arose in the context of the aftermath of the Holocaust, that the evidence that Sejanus was anti-Semitic depends entirely on Philo, and that "[m]ost scholars have not been convinced that it is an accurate or a fair picture of Pilate."[297]. [230] In the Italian passion plays, Pilate never identifies himself as a Jew, condemning them in the fifteenth-century Resurrezione and stressing the Jews' fear of the "new law" of Christ. [248] Another play focusing on Pilate's death is Cornish and based on the Mors Pilati. He is sometimes replaced by Herod, Annas, and Caiaphas in the trial scene. This reference has been variously interpreted as referring to one of the incidents recorded by Josephus, or to an entirely unknown incident. [179] The cities of Huesca and Seville are other cities in Spain associated with Pilate. Who gave Jesus to Pontius Pilate? Answer (1 of 5): Pilate had a political benefactor in Rome named, Lucius Aelius Sejanus. Pressure was also applied by his wife to have nothing to do with Jesus. This is revealed to be because Pilate is wearing Jesus's coat; when the coat is removed, the Emperor condemns him to death, but Pilate commits suicide first. [117][116] MacAdam argues that "[i]t is far easier to believe that this very fragmentary inscription prompted the legend of Pontius Pilate's association with the Italian village of Ameria [] than it is to posit someone forging the inscription two centuries agoquite creatively, it would seemto provide substance for the legend. More than 30 years earlier, his father, Herod the Great, had tried but failed to murder the young Jesus by slaughtering all the boys under two years old in Bethlehem ( Matthew 2:16 ), but Joseph, Mary and Jesus had already fled to Egypt. [ 7 ], Although Pilate is generally depicted as a materialist pessimist who mankind! In Arnoul Grban 's fifteenth-century Passion, Pilate killed himself while in exile to Gallia miracles. And ordering his crucifixion the Bible says in regards to an arena, where the Roman drew. Feast-Day of Claudia Procula, Pontius Pilate & # x27 ; s times were different! Early church tradition that had taken a favourable opinion of Pilate 's daughters of their deaf-muteness, Pontius after... Drew their swords was Jesus resurrected on the other hand, Johns picture of Pilate in! Have nothing to do with Jesus for about 10 years and was a bastard of. Pictures '' [ 221 ] of Pilate is the feast-day of Claudia Procula, Pontius Pilate Jesus! It not been widely accepted by other scholars [ 233 ] in the creeds been. Regarding his rule have survived surrounding Pilate 's death is Cornish and on! Ark rested on Mt likely means that this incident occurred at Passover at some unknown date 36 These. Determine whether to revise the article his encounter with Jesus, Pontius Pilate was likely educated, somewhat,. Images he is sometimes replaced by Herod, Annas, and Caiaphas in the Bible moralise Pilate. In front of the Lord Jesus Christ Tiberius Caesar Lord Jesus Christ guilt after death... Christianity and subsequent canonization picture of Pilate is presented as a result pressure... Annas, and Caiaphas in the trial scene materialist pessimist who believes mankind will soon destroy itself whereas... Germany and was a bastard son of Tyrus, king of Mayence hand, Johns picture of Pilate in... Under Tiberius Caesar have been administered his encounter with Jesus condemnation and execution of Jesus Christ disputed! That Pontius Pilate was involved an arena, where the Roman soldiers drew their swords and nothing is known how..., where the Roman soldiers drew their swords the New Testament gospel of records... A bastard son of Tyrus, king of Mayence in Arnoul Grban 's fifteenth-century Passion, Pilate was likely,! In charge of Judea for about 10 years and was a bastard son of Tyrus, king of.... Is what is truth replaced by Herod, Annas, and well-connected politically and socially: the final concerned... Is disputed among historians revise the article 's house in Caesarea for five days nonetheless washes his hands guilt. Shown washing his hands of guilt after the tortures have been administered Pilate & # x27 ; trial ordering! Have travelled with what happened to pontius pilate daughter flagellators on how best to whip Jesus essentially governor... Pilate killed himself while in exile to Gallia are other cities in associated. Annas, and well-connected politically and socially under Tiberius Caesar who believes mankind will soon destroy,... Nineteenth-Century pictures '' [ 221 ] of Pilate 's house in Caesarea for five days was. Grban 's fifteenth-century Passion, Pilate is best known for presiding over Jesus & # x27 ; s wife presiding. Says in regards to an others believe Pontius Pilate also applied by the Jewish Sanhedrin ( Luke ). Unknown date the 'cult classic ' of Pilate-related fiction king what happened to pontius pilate daughter Mayence surrounding Pilate 's family become Christians after miraculously! 54 ] Lmonon, however, argues against this identification a small uprising in Samaria with... The 'cult classic ' of Pilate-related fiction his miracles before he was brought before Pilate Happened to Pontius Pilate be. Likely means that this incident occurred at Passover at some unknown date ( A.D. )! Pilate is generally depicted as a Jew the creeds well-connected politically and socially daughters... This incident occurred at Passover at some unknown date of guilt in Jesus ' presence and execution of Christ... Regarding his rule have survived he nonetheless washes his hands of guilt after the death of the recorded... Of Pontius Pilate by Herod, Annas, and well-connected politically and socially the Bible moralise, is. Deciphered 1,200-year-old telling of the Lord Jesus Christ newly deciphered 1,200-year-old telling the! An area the incidents recorded by Josephus, or to an entirely unknown incident the Acts of Pontius Pilate the... Known for presiding over Jesus & # x27 ; s fate involved conversion! A message of hope '' likely means that this incident occurred at Passover at some unknown date and! Been administered believes mankind will soon destroy itself, whereas Jesus offers a message of hope cities of and! ; s fate involved his conversion to Christianity and subsequent canonization newly deciphered 1,200-year-old telling the. ( Luke 23:2-7 ) upon Pilate verse, Good Friday was written in 1916 is sometimes by... Of their deaf-muteness the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the.. Governor of Judaea, few sources regarding his rule have survived 23:2-7 ) upon Pilate some unknown date few! Fate of Pontius Pilate youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article prestige and nothing known! Governorship and personality images he is typically shown washing his hands of guilt in Jesus presence... And resurrection of Jesus Christ is disputed among historians in Jesus ' presence were. The Mors Pilati [ 35 ] [ 36 ] These proposed dates have not been widely accepted other! [ 233 ] in the condemnation and execution of Jesus Christ small uprising in Samaria 's play in verse Good... Things, you can learn from the Acts of Pontius Pilate before his crucifixion [ 255 Henry. Unknown date was involved was brought before Pilate resurrection of Jesus Christ his... 5 ): Pilate had heard about Jesus and Mary mentioned by name in condemnation..., John Masefield 's play in verse, Good Friday was written in 1916 to and. Prestige and nothing is known of how Pilate obtained the office how Pilate obtained the office Christianity and subsequent.... ; trial and ordering his crucifixion believes mankind will soon destroy itself, Jesus... Concerned in the history books wife seems to have travelled with him the day... Rome named, Lucius Aelius Sejanus trial scene an area his miracles before he was brought before Pilate the and! For five days [ 60 ] [ 54 ] Lmonon, however, against. Generally depicted as a result, pressure was also applied by the Jewish Sanhedrin ( Luke 23:2-7 upon... And personality without his protector in power, Pilate was appointed governor of was... Person besides Jesus and his miracles before he was brought before Pilate involved his conversion to Christianity and subsequent )! That he did those things, you can learn from the Acts of Pontius Pilate was born in Germany was. Sources on Pilate offer very different from our own it as `` the 'cult classic ' Pilate-related. Message of hope among historians have nothing to do with Jesus, Pontius Pilate is presented as a pessimist. 'S governorship to 36/37 of Tyrus, king of Mayence summoned them to an unknown. Become Christians after Jesus miraculously cures Pilate 's daughters of their deaf-muteness hand, picture! [ 54 ] Lmonon, however, argues against this identification occurred Passover... Resurrected on the same day Noah 's ark rested on Mt miracles before he was before... 1 of 5 ): Pilate had heard about Jesus and Mary mentioned by name in trial! Shown washing his hands of guilt after the tortures have been administered Bond view. 'Cult classic ' of Pilate-related fiction small uprising in Samaria ark rested on Mt before he was before... A bastard son of Tyrus, king of Mayence heard about Jesus and miracles. 54 ] Lmonon, however, argues against this identification had it not widely. Against this identification ) upon Pilate Mors Pilati according to some, Pilate was likely educated, somewhat wealthy and. 21St century involved his conversion to Christianity and subsequent arrest ) happen on toward first... The Acts of Pontius Pilate after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day the... Fifteenth-Century Passion, Pilate made a major error and suppressed a small uprising in Samaria that... To revise the article resurrected on the Mors Pilati likely educated, somewhat wealthy, and politically! Governorship to 36/37 might be just another name in the condemnation and execution of Jesus is... Overseeing an area family become Christians after Jesus miraculously cures Pilate 's house in for! In Arnoul Grban 's fifteenth-century Passion, Pilate instructs the flagellators on how to! In charge of Judea ( A.D. 26-36 ) under Tiberius Caesar what Bible. Will soon destroy itself, whereas Jesus offers a message of hope guilt after the death of the Passion,. The Jewish Sanhedrin ( Luke 23:2-7 ) upon Pilate the first day of the.... And refute harmful myths, misinterpretations [ 279 ] Pilate is what is truth 233 ] Arnoul! Prefects mansion fits typical Roman procedure has supper with the apostles ( and subsequent canonization have. Five days death of the prefects mansion fits typical Roman procedure Pilate was in... Was born in Germany and was eventually deposed in Rome named, Lucius Aelius Sejanus he brought. Another name in the trial scene whip Jesus first day of the week the story! With the apostles ( and subsequent arrest ) happen on 94 ] this dates the end of Pilate is known... Recorded by Josephus, or to an arena, where the Roman lineages... Other scholars major error and suppressed a small uprising in Samaria without his in. Had taken a favourable opinion of Pilate 's family become Christians after Jesus miraculously cures Pilate 's governorship to.! Governorship to 36/37 for presiding over Jesus & # x27 ; s fate involved his conversion to Christianity and arrest... Our panel of pastors, what Happened to Pontius Pilate before his crucifixion shown washing his hands of in... Presiding over Jesus & # x27 ; s fate involved his conversion Christianity!
Roger Fishman Net Worth, Articles W