Pontius Pilate

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the prefect of judaea?Served from approximately 26/27 AD to 36/37 AD
2. What is the imperial patron?Ruled under Emperor Tiberius
3. Who was Pontius Pilate?Pontius Pilate was a Roman governor of Judaea who ruled from about 26/27 to 36/37 AD. He was in charge of keeping order, collecting taxes, and making sure the province stayed stable.
4. What did Pilate do during Jesus' trial?During Jesus' trial, Pilate tried to find out if Jesus was guilty, but the crowd wanted Jesus to be crucified. He washed his hands to show he was not responsible for the decision.

Prefect: A high-ranking Roman official, often in charge of a province or military legion.
Apocryphal Literature: Writings that are not part of the accepted canon of religious texts but are often related to them.
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