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Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea. His family background was from south-central Italy, so his traditions were entirely Roman, not Jewish. As governor of Judea, he had to be aware of the major Jewish festivals, because they were times of heightened tension and civil unrest in Jerusalem -- simply because of the pilgrimages to Jerusalem taken by a large fraction of the Jewish population on the festivals. He would likely have "observed" the festivals by putting his troops on heightened alert.
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How do Irish Jews celebrate Passover?
The same way that all other Jews observe Pesach (Passover).
Was there really a Passover amnesty that allowed Pontius Pilate to release a prisoner during the time of Jesus?
Yes that was the custom; on Passover Day one prisoner would have to be released. Pilate wanted Jesus to be free, but the crowd wanted Barabbas free, and he was set free at the cost of Jesus.
Did Christ observe Easter or Passover?
Jesus observed Passover, as he was Jewish. Easter did not exist then. It was his resurrection that created Easter.
Do Christians consider the Passover a festival?
The passover is celebrated by Jews as it reminds them of their freedom from slavery. <><> Yes, Christians observe Passover. See the Related Link below.
When is Catholic Passover in 2009?
Passover is a Jewish tradition, not Catholic. Catholics observe Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Last Supper.
At what age do Jewish children observe fasting during Passover?
Jewish law doesn't permit fasting during Passover.
Why do Jews observe different things like the passover than catholics?
Jews observe what is written in the Torah. Period.
Was one of the thieves on the cross barabbas?
No, Bararabbas was the one that was to be released after the Passover. It was a traditioon that one be set free after the passover. Pilate offered Jesus as the one to be released after the Passover but the people requested Barrabas. As the passover was not complete, he would have still been in jail. See Luke 23:18
What did Pontius Pilate achieve?
Relative civil quiet at a time (Jewish Passover) when civil unrest might have been expected.
Why do we observe Passover at home and not in the synagogue?
Wrong. The seder is held at home, and the special festival prayer-services are held in the synagogue.
Do catholics eat meat on Easter Sunday?
Roman Catholic AnswerYes.
Who did pilate release from prison?
Pontius Pilate released Barabbas from prison, as part of a custom during Passover to free a prisoner chosen by the crowd. Barabbas was a notorious criminal, and his release occurred instead of sentencing Jesus to crucifixion. This event is documented in the New Testament Gospels, highlighting the choice made by the crowd.
