Pontius Pilate remains a pivotal figure in Christian history due to his role in the trial and crucifixion ... They dragged Jesus before Pontius Pilate, to be tried for blasphemy — for claiming ...

First, the background: According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus’ trial before Pilate happened in a place called the praetorium. Originally a term used to signify the tent of the general when ...

"Before you take ... said Dec. 18. "When Jesus was falsely accused of treason, Pontius Pilate gave Jesus the opportunity to face his accusers. During that sham trial, Pontius Pilate afforded ...

on Jesus' trial, which deals with the condemnation of Jesus by the temple authorities, and Pilate's acquiescence in the mob's demand for his death. Jesus’ interrogation before the Sanhedrin had ...

It’s a straightforward part of the Easter story: The Roman governor Pontius Pilate had Jesus of Nazareth killed ... capture the basics of criminal trials before Roman judges, which were held ...

(The Conversation) — Throughout history, Christians have often believed Pontius Pilate was reluctant to condemn Jesus ... the basics of criminal trials before Roman judges, which were held ...