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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Ecce_homo_by_Antonio_Ciseri_(1).jpg|thumb|Ecce_homo_by_Antonio_Ciseri_(1)]] [[file:Judaea_Roman_Province.svg|right|thumb|Judaea_Roman_Province]] [[file:Christus_bij_Pilatus.jpg|right|thumb|Christus_bij_Pilatus]] [[file:Munkacsy_-_Christ_in_front_of_Pilate.jpg|thumb|Munkacsy_-_Christ_in_front_of_Pilate]] [[file:A_remorseful_Pilate_prepares_to_kill_himself._Engraving_by_G_Wellcome_V0034470.jpg|thumb|A_remorseful_Pilate_prepares_to_kill_himself._Engraving_by_G_Wellcome_V0034470]] [[file:Pilate_Inscription.JPG|thumb|Pilate_Inscription]] [[file:Prutah_Of_Pontius_Pilate.jpg|thumb|Prutah_Of_Pontius_Pilate]] '''Pontius Pilate''' was the fifth [[Roman Empire|Roman]] [[Prefect]] of the province of [[Judaea]], serving under [[Emperor Tiberius]] from AD 26 to 36. He is best known for his role in the trial and crucifixion of [[Jesus Christ]].<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
Little is known about Pilate's early life. His name suggests that he was of the [[Pontii]] family, a prominent [[Samnite]] clan. His cognomen "Pilatus" could mean "skilled with the javelin" (from the Latin ''pilum'').<br />
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== Appointment as Prefect ==<br />
Pilate was appointed as the prefect of Judaea by [[Tiberius]], the second Roman emperor. His primary responsibilities included maintaining law and order and collecting taxes. Pilate resided in [[Caesarea Maritima]], the administrative capital of the province, but he frequently visited [[Jerusalem]], especially during Jewish festivals.<br />
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== Governance and Controversies ==<br />
Pilate's tenure was marked by several incidents that caused tension between the Roman authorities and the Jewish population. One such incident involved the introduction of Roman standards bearing the image of the emperor into Jerusalem, which was seen as a violation of Jewish religious laws. Another controversy arose when Pilate used funds from the [[Temple in Jerusalem|Temple]] treasury to build an aqueduct, leading to protests and violent suppression.<br />
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== Trial of Jesus ==<br />
Pilate is most famously known for presiding over the trial of [[Jesus Christ]]. According to the [[New Testament]], Jesus was brought before Pilate by the [[Sanhedrin]], the Jewish council, on charges of claiming to be the "King of the Jews," a title that could be seen as a challenge to Roman authority. Pilate initially found no fault in Jesus and attempted to release him, but he eventually succumbed to the pressure of the crowd and ordered Jesus' crucifixion.<br />
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== Later Life and Death ==<br />
The historical records about Pilate's later life are sparse and somewhat contradictory. Some sources suggest that he was recalled to Rome and faced trial for his harsh governance, while others imply that he committed suicide. The [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] and the [[Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church]] regard Pilate and his wife, [[Claudia Procula]], as saints.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Pilate's role in the crucifixion of Jesus has made him a central figure in Christian theology and history. He is mentioned in the [[Apostles' Creed]] and the [[Nicene Creed]], which state that Jesus "suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried."<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Jesus Christ]]<br />
* [[Roman Empire]]<br />
* [[Tiberius]]<br />
* [[Sanhedrin]]<br />
* [[Crucifixion]]<br />
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[[Category:1st-century Romans]]<br />
[[Category:People in the canonical gospels]]<br />
[[Category:Christian saints from the New Testament]]<br />
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