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Pontius Pilate is mentioned as having been involved in the crucifixion in both the Nicene Creed and the Apostles Creed. The Apostles Creed states that Jesus "suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried." [277] The Nicene Creed states "For our sake [Jesus] was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried."
The Pilate stone is a damaged block (82 cm x 65 cm) of carved limestone with a partially intact inscription attributed to Pontius Pilate, a prefect of the Roman province of Judaea from AD 26 to 36. It was discovered at the archaeological site of Caesarea Maritima in 1961.
The lake takes its name from a local legend that claims Pontius Pilate was killed there and buried under lake bed as punishment for his role in the passion of the Christ. [2] Geographically, the lake is situated in the Marcheregion and holds the distinction of being the only natural lake in the area (excluding small coastal lakes).
Pilate Stone (c. 36 AD) – carved inscription attributed to Pontius Pilate, a prefect of the Roman-controlled province of Judaea from 26 to 36 AD. Delphi Inscription (c. 52 AD) – The reference to proconsul Gallio in the inscription provides an important marker for developing a chronology of the life of Apostle Paul by relating it to the ...
A few different local legends about the origin of the name exist. One claims that Pilatus was named so because Pontius Pilate was buried there. [3] However, a similar legend is told of Monte Vettore in Italy. Another is that the mountain looks like the belly of a large man, Pilate, lying on his back and was thus named for him.
Another legend says that the body of Pontius Pilate was buried in the massif. [2] For a long time Mont Pilat designated the main mountain, with the double peaks or crests (crêts) of Perdrix and Oeillon. [3] Modern maps generally designate this area as Les Crêts. [4]
And was born of the Virgin Mary and crucified in the days of Pontius Pilate. And was buried and rose the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven and sat at the right hand of God. And He shall come again to judge the living and the dead. And in the Holy Spirit. [22]
The Message of Pilate's Wife (1886–94) by James Tissot (Brooklyn Museum). It is likely that Pontius Pilate was married. [14] It is possible that his wife accompanied him to his post as governor of Judaea (26–36/37 CE); while governors were forbidden to bring their wives to their posts under the Republic and Augustus, the law was later repealed by the Senate.