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No one knows for sure.
In 178 AD the Greek philosopher Celsus wrote in his anti-Christian book, "Logos Alethes" that evidence that Jesus was not god included the fact that Pilate "did not suffer the fate of Pentheus [for rejecting a god] by going mad or being torn to pieces."
Origen, a Christian writer, responded to Celsus by saying that Pilate was not truly responsible for the death of Jesus.
This suggests that there was no early tradition of execution or suicide in the second or third centuries.
It is known that Pilate was ordered back to Rome around 36 AD to answer charges for alleged crimes he committed in Judea, but Tiberius died before Pilate reached Rome. The crimes Pilate was accused of included an unnecessary massacre of some Samarititanson Mount Gerizem.
After serving ten years, and with the transition to a new emperor (Caligula) it is reasonable to assume he was simply discharged from service to the empire and went into retirement.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoPilate did comit suicide shortly after Easter.
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There is no New Testament record of Pilate committing suicide. You may be thinking of Judas Iscariot, who hung himself following Christ's crucifixion (Matthew 27:3-5).
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∙ 14y agoPontius Pilate die in 72 A.D.
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Who was pontius Pilate emperor?
Pilate was not Emperor, he was Governor.
What was pontius pilate's role as leader?
The role of Pontius Pilate role as a leader at that time was, that he was a governor of that province.
Where is Pontius Pilate buired?
In the ground.
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.
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.
Who was the roman official who tried Jesus and sentenced?
Pontius Pilote
Roman official who condemned Jesus to die?
Pontius Pilate
Who was the Roman official who condemed Jesus to die?
Pontius Pilate
Who was crucified by Pontius Pilate?
Jesus and two robbers were crucified by Pontius Pilate.
Who was Pontius Pilate and what was his role?
He was the person who sent Jesus Christ to die on the cross.
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.
Who was pontius Pilate emperor?
Pilate was not Emperor, he was Governor.
What was pontius pilate's role as leader?
The role of Pontius Pilate role as a leader at that time was, that he was a governor of that province.
Who played Pontius Pilate in the movie Jesus of Nazareth?
Jesus of Nazareth, 1977 : Rod Steiger was 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 in charge of the roman soldiers?
Pontius Pilate was the Roman officer who was responsible for the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
What did the roman governor pontius pilate have tattooed on his back?
Roman governor Pontius Pilate had a tattoo of an angel across his back.
