Pontius Pilate[b] (Latin: Pontius Pilatus; Greek: Πόντιος Πιλᾶτος, romanized: Póntios Pilátos) was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 …

Pontius Pilate was a Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea who presided at the final trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion. Although Pilate is sometimes understood as having been weak or …

Apr 28, 2026 · Pontius Pilate’s role as governor of Judea has been widely misunderstood for nearly two thousand years. The error, researchers say, traces back to a single sentence written by a Roman …

Pontius Pilate (/ ˌpɒnʃəs ˈpaɪlət / or / ˌpɒnti.əs ˈpaɪlət /; [1][2][3] Latin: Pontius Pīlātus, Greek: Πόντιος Πιλάτος, Pontios Pīlātos[4]) was the governor of the Roman province of Judaea from AD 26 until 36. …

Apr 2, 2014 · Pontius Pilate was a Roman governor under the emperor of Tiberius in the 1st century. He is best known as the judge of Jesus' trial.

Nov 10, 2025 · Pontius Pilate washed his hands, but not his guilt. Discover how his choices shaped history and reveal lessons about truth and fear.

Jun 7, 2024 · Pontius Pilate served as the governor of Judea and is known for overseeing the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Pilate was a military man from a second-tier noble family, lacking experience in …

Jul 20, 2024 · Pontius Pilate is one of history's most mysterious figures. Learn what happened to him after condemning Jesus Christ to death.

Oct 25, 2022 · Pontius Pilate was the fifth magistrate to serve in the Roman province of Judea, created in 6 CE by Roman emperor Augustus (r. 27 BCE to 14 CE). His term of office was during the …

Apr 5, 2026 · A Roman governor of ancient Judea, Pontius Pilate presided over the trial of Jesus Christ, where he ordered his crucifixion.