Pontius Pilate

The Roman governor who tried to wash his hands of Jesus' execution

Also known as Pontius Pilate

verifiedReal Person — History Confirms· A stone with his name and title carved on it was dug up in Israel in 1961. Roman historian Tacitus and Jewish historian Josephus both wrote about him too. The stone is at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.Wikipediaopen_in_new

Pilate Stone inscription (Latin dedicatory slab mentioning "Pontius Pilatus, Prefect of Judea"), discovered 1961 by Antonio Frova at Caesarea Maritima, housed at Israel Museum; also referenced by Tacitus (Annals 15.44) and Josephus (Antiquities 18.3)

RoleRoman governor of Judea

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Pontius Pilate Roman prefect of Judea from AD 26–36. He presided over Jesus' trial, found no fault in Him — but caved to the crowd's pressure. Literally washed his hands to say 'not my problem.' His historicity is confirmed by the Pilate Stone, discovered at Caesarea Maritima in 1961, which bears his name and title.

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Barabbas Caiaphas Herod Antipas Jesus

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Jesus

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Roman governor of Judea

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