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  1. Pontius Pilate [b] ( Latin: Pontius Pilatus; Greek: Πόντιος Πιλᾶτος, romanized :Póntios Pilátos) was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 AD. He is best known for being the official who presided over the trial of Jesus and ultimately ordered his crucifixion. [7]

  2. Jun 1, 2024 · Pontius Pilate was a Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea who presided at the final trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion. Although Pilate is sometimes understood as having been weak or vacillating, an early church tradition that had a favorable opinion of him has persisted in some churches.

  3. Oct 25, 2022 · Pontius Pilate was the fifth magistrate to serve in the Roman province of Judea, created in 6 CE by Roman emperor Augustus (r. 27 BCE to 14 CE). His term of office was during the subsequent reign of Tiberius from 26-36 CE. He became famous for the trial and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth (c. 30 CE).

  4. Mar 6, 2019 · According to the Gospel of Matthew, Pilate washed his hands in front of the crowd before announcing, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.”. The Jewish people shouted in ...

  5. Jun 7, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Pontius Pilate served as the governor of Judea and is known for overseeing the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Pilate was a military man from a second-tier noble family, lacking experience in diplomacy or governance. Historical accounts vary on Pilate's character, with some portraying him as a harsh ruler while others present him ...

  6. Apr 2, 2014 · Pontius Pilate served as the prefect of Judaea from 26 to 36 A.D. He convicted Jesus of treason and declared that Jesus thought himself King of the Jews, and had Jesus crucified. Pilate died 39 A.D.

  7. Aug 7, 2023 · Pontius Pilate was the fifth governor of Judea from 26 C.E. to 36 C.E. under the rule of Roman Emperor Tiberius. But the historical record of Pontius Pilate’s life before he became governor is scant. History reports that some scholars believe he was born in Italy and came from an equestrian family — part of the Roman nobility.