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Pontius Pilate did not want to have Jesus crucified. The Sanhedrin (a Jewish priestly court) accused Jesus of blasphemy in relation to Mosaic Law. Some of its members brought Jesus before Pilates accusing him of sedition against Rome for opposing the payment of taxes and for saying that he was a king. Pilates did not think that Jesus was a threat. He tried to save Jesus by using a custom of releasing one prisoner for Passover (a Jewish festival). He brought Barabbas, a criminal and told the crowd to choose between him and Jesus. The crowd demanded Barabbas to be freed and Jesus to be crucified.
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Did Pontius Pilate wring his hands after he condemned Jesus to death?
Pilate washed his hands, not wrung them.
What was pilate's pontius wife's dream?
That jesus was innocent. and she told Pilate not to have anything to do with a just man.
Which Roman governor sentenced Jesus to death and why?
Pontius Pilate. He gave Jesus over to the Jewish leaders to be crucified, not because he belived Jesus to be guilty, but because he was afraid the Jewish leaders would cause more unrest in the region if he didn't. As the governorship of Judea was almost a punishment, he was looking to his own career when he made the decision.
What position did Pontius Pilate hold in the political life of Palestine at the time of Jesus?
Pilate was the governor of Judea at the time of Jesus' ministry.
Why is pontius pilate a famous person in history?
Pontius Pilate was a citizen of Rome he was appointed by the emperor to hold Judea and is responsible for the allowing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Who was the roman official who tried Jesus and sentenced?
Pontius Pilote
Who was crucified by Pontius Pilate?
Jesus and two robbers were crucified by Pontius Pilate.
How was Pontius Pilate affiliated with Jesus Christ?
Pontius Pilate was the Roman official who reluctantly sentenced Jesus to death.
Was Pontius Pilate married?
Yes Pontius Pilate was married, as it was his wife who told him not to have anything to do with Jesus.
What did Pontius Pilate say about Jesus?
He is the truth
Was pontius pilate in charge of the roman soldiers?
Pontius Pilate was the Roman officer who was responsible for the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Who did the chief priests and elders take Jesus to?
The Chief Priests and Elders took Jesus to Pontius Pilate. Pontius Pilate was the Roman official who governed Palestine.
Who was the governor of Galilee during the time of Jesus?
AnswerGalilee was ruled by Herod Antipas.
Who was in administration when Jesus was condemned to death?
Pontius Pilate
Was pontius pilate the man who questioned Jesus?
Yes Pontius Pilate was the governor , so he had all power to question, sentence to death or release a person, he questioned Jesus.
Who washed his hands of the death of Jesus?
Pontius Pilate. The same Pontius Pilate who mixed the blood of the Galantiens with their sacrifices. In other words the same Pontius Pilate who killed many Galantiens, (when they went to make sacrifices at the Holy Temple) washed his hands after ordering Jesus to be crucified.
Who played Pontius Pilate in the movie Jesus of Nazareth?
In the movie "Jesus of Nazareth," the character of Pontius Pilate was played by British actor Rod Steiger. Steiger's portrayal of the Roman governor received critical acclaim for its complexity and depth.
