Pontius Pilate As A Negative Figure In The Bible

For Jefferson, he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. “The defense argued that Jefferson was innocent of all charges except being at the wrong place at the wrong time.” (Gaines, 7). For Jesus, Pontius Pilate asks the crowd he and Jesus were in front of, what they wanted to happen with him. “Why? What crime has this man committed? I have found in him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore I will have him punished and then release him.” (Luke 23:22). In a way Pilate seems to be defending Jesus like the defendant in Jefferson’s trial, trying to see what the jury wants to happen, also trying to bail him out; “Though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.” (Isaiah 53:9) “But this man has done nothing wrong” (Luke 23:41). “The fact that Mr. Gropé shot only Brother and Bear was proof of Jefferson’s innocence.” (Gaines, 7). Both Jesus and Jefferson were recognized as innocent by some and yet still received a death sentence. In the Old Testament, it was prophesized that Jesus would have done nothing wrong but still be convicted, as well as Jefferson was convicted for something he did not do.

Pilate fear that the people would consider him a traitor to Caesar, instead of a friend. Moreover, Pilate could not ignore the charges brought against Jesus. The Jewish council did not only charge him with blasphemy, besides, the political charges brought against him (misleading the people saying that he was Christ, the king). Such charge that was consider treason, Pilate could not ignore. Which lead to Pilate reacting in such manner. However, after finding no fault against Jesus Pilate refused the verdict. Nonetheless, they sought more charges against Jesus. Leaving Pilate with no choice but to hand him over to them.

Myths and religious doctrine are generally recognized as two entirely different things. Myths are usually referred to as a fictitious story or a half-truth; often they are stories shared between groups of people that are part of a cultural society. Religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause, and purpose of the universe, and often containing an ethical code dictating appropriate human conduct. Although they differ in certain aspects, they still hold similarities. Comparable to parables within the Bible, myths have different versions which are both motivating, as well as entertaining. There are not only parallels to the idea of the stories but specific tales hold similar morals and equivalent characters.

Jesus preached about His beliefs with God, and all his Glory. He went around telling people that he was the son of God. These accusations raised chaos with the Jews. He was brought to the house of Caiaphas, the high priest. They were looking for any kind of evidence, or excuse to kill Jesus. “The high priest

father threw her out. ”(Morrison 126). Pilate without realizing is able to reconcile the murder of

* Most of Antioch’s discussion regarding Pontius Pilate revolved around him being a “ruthless prefect” in his treatment of the Jews. Even so, Antioch seemed somewhat upset with the way the people forced Pilate into sentencing Jesus to death for the sake of his on position and reputation.

and symbolic role in the novel. To her father, she represents the child who killed her own mother and took away her father's wife. Seeing that Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death, the name Pilate seems to coincide with her father, Macon Dead's, opinion. Ironically, though, Pilate is a good person and is murdered in the end, just as Jesus was by Pontius Pilate. Another important character in the novel who portrays a great deal of

Even though Pilate is seen as very powerful, she cannot always protect everything that is precious to her. She attempts to help Hagar and prevent her from killing Milkman (129). Pilate loves both Hagar and Milkman and tries to protect them both. Despite her efforts Hagar cannot be controlled. She tries numerous times to hurt Milkman and does not stop until her death. Pilate knows that Hagar is slowly hurting herself and can only be stopped by Milkman, but she cannot make Hagar understand (130). Hagar is so demented that she kills herself because of her obsession. In the bible, Pilate is also ambiguous about what to do. He knows that Jesus is innocent, but he also knows that it will bring him trouble if he disobeys the people ( John 19:12).

Pontius Pilate, as Roman Governor, had a position to fulfill to the Roman population along with the Jewish community. During a time of Jewish Passover, along with the chaos Jesus had created, Pilate was under great influence from many outside factors. “The stir created by Jesus' preaching and the size of his following perturbed both the Roman and the Jewish authorities, fearful of any wind that might fan the smoldering discontent in Palestine into a raging flame of revolt.” (Hexter 62) In the Roman trial, Pilate was chosen to judge Jesus on the act of sedition, however counter to Hexter's perspective, repeatedly stated that he saw no case against him. In the Gospel of John, it is apparent that Pilate not only doesn't want to be involved but is puzzled at the situation at hand. “Your own nation and the chief of priests have handed you over to me; what have you done?” (John 18:33) Pilate is attempting to keep order in his city and rather not involve

In the bible each other has specific things and people groups he cares about. They each have a message that they want to send to those audiences. Because of this, the bible and the Gospels specifically don't tell us everything that was happening during those times. For the most part their emphasis was on Jesus. Thus, each of their accounts follows Jesus and wherever he goes. So certain characters in the story get brief reference or mention, characters like Pontius Pilate. In the bible Pontius is mentioned for only a few brief moments when he interacts with Jesus. Where he is known as the man who sentences Jesus to death. Although the Bible mentions Pilate's distaste and small voiced protest against the death penalty, he eventually gives into the Jew's request and sentences him to death (John 18-19). This book makes an attempt to understand Pilate's motives and perspectives. According to the book Pontius was a decent man who tried repeatedly tried to do the right thing and avoid despicable acts. He is said to be a good husband (158). a man disgusted by dishonorable acts such as John's beheading (153). On the same page it states he is a practical man who frequently tempered absolutes to suit circumstances. This book offers many insights to his character, but it

Pontius Pilate was a book written by Paul Maier in 1968. This book is a historical fiction and it is about the governor from Judea who leads over the Jesus’s trial. The governor’s name is Pontius Pilate. The book is in Pilate’s perspective and it was very interesting to see someone else’s view. This book guided and helped me understand cultural as well as political background of the Gospels. This book had many parallels to the teachings of the Bible and it was really interesting to me because I have never read a biblical novel before.

The Romans thought that Jesus was a blasphemer who was using God’s name to spread his own false messages (Bredin 190) and ended up having to crucify him. This crucifixion was all part of God’s plan, and through this action, Jesus ended up

Throughout the book Shadow of the Galilean, is a narrative with the fictional main character Andreas, a Jewish merchant, who goes through a change caused by the works of Jesus Christ and the way he lived his life. Andreas starts the story off as a strong believer in the Jewish traditions, but by the end has a vision of Jesus and comes to terms with Jesus’s ideas and becomes a Christian pretty much. The story really begins when Andreas gets captured by the Romans for allegedly taking part in a riot of sorts against Rome. Andreas is blackmailed by Pilate into spying for them. Pilate’s idea of spying or “research”, as he called it, was for Andreas to go out and gather information about Jewish groups that were seen to be a threat to Rome and its’ rule.

When Herod died, his kingdom was divided among his three living sons: Phillip who became tetrarch of the areas north and east of the Sea of Galilee, Herod Antipas inherited the territories of Galilee and Perea, and Herod Archelaus who was given the southwestern portion of Herod the Great’s realm, however, he was unfit for the position so he was removed and placed appointed a series of prefects to govern the region directly for Rome (Harris, 2014). The most celebrated local governors were the prefect Pontius Pilate, the man who sentenced Jesus to death. Two other members of the Herodian dynasty, both named Herod Agrippa, played prominent roles in the New Testament Book of Acts (Harris, 2014). Herod Agrippa I persecuted some apostolic leaders

In verses 7-9, readers are told that Herod is asking about Jesus and is trying to see to him. Scholars argue that Luke uses Herod to have readers focus on the question of who Jesus is, only to have answers to these question subsequent verses. These include; Jesus being the one who provides for God’s people (9:10-17), Peter declares Jesus to be the Messiah of God (9:18-21), Jesus is the Master to be followed even to death (9:23-27), Jesus is God’s son, his Chosen One (9:28-36). In these scenes, Herod is used by Luke to ask a question to which Luke intended to provide answers. In the Passion Narrative, Luke stresses the innocence of Jesus- he has Pilate (23:4) first proclaiming Jesus innocent, the centurion at the foot of the cross (23:47), and in between again, he has Herod declaring Jesus’ innocence (23: 14-15). As Luke Herod as the gateway to identify who Jesus is, he uses Herod to help in the declaration of Jesus’ innocence. However, one is forced to ask the question, why would Herod declare Jesus innocent when earlier in the Gospel (13:31-33) readers are told that Herod wanted to kill Jesus? Scholz argues that Luke in seeking to legitimize the status of the early Church needed an innocent Jesus. If Jesus, in fact, deserved capital punishment, the early church would be an illegal organization. However, with both political authorities, Pilate and the centurion exonerating Jesus, Luke needed the religious authority to exonerate Jesus as well, and that was Herod. Thus, the needed imposition of Herod in the Passion