Characters
Biblical figures
Messiah
Pontius Pilate
"Man armed with spear"
Bio Summary
Πόντιος Πιλᾶτος (Pontios Pilate)Roman governor who interrogated Jesus and, despite recognizing his innocence, gave in to political pressure and authorized the crucifixion.
Birth
w. 10 BC
Death
w. 39 AD
Family
esposa: Claudia Proculacargo: Roman mayor of Judea (26-36 AD)
Key Events
- Judge Jesus in the praetorium
- Dialogue about truth and kingdom
- Sending to Herod and returning
- Handwashing as a symbolic act
- Authorization of crucifixion
- INRI title placement
Character Traits
PragmatismCynicismPolitical insecurityCivil authority
Historical Locations
Caesarea MaritimaJerusalemPretorio
Life Lessons
- Neutrality in the face of justice and complicity
- Popular pressure should not supplant conscience
- Sincere questions about truth demand answers
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