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No one has ever seen Pilate as weak. As a christian I even felt sorry for Pilate at some point

"Weak Pilate of the Gospels" is stated over and over by the experts in this doc. Reading the texts of the Gospels for years, never left me with that impression or interpretation that Pilate was "weak," rather conflicted, perplexed, and worried about maintaining public order.

Very bizarre that the "experts" names and credentials aren't made available throughout the "program"

Pilate did what was politically expedient for Pilate. As a judge, he found no guilt, as a politician he didn’t want to rock the boat. The same is today.

From my reading of the gospels I never thought Pilate was portrayed as weak.

Reading the scriptures, I don’t see Pilate as weak. I see him pretty much how he’s depicted in the video, except the Bible says that he found no fault in Jesus and washed his hands of the affair. I will say that if he feared anything, it would be a Jewish revolt that might get the unwanted attention of Caesar, so he’s definitely motivated to give the mob what they wanted.

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Threatening authority has always been one of the most brutally punished crime.

Lets hear what Jesus had to say about this.."No man takes My life from me,but,i lay it down of Myself. I have the authority to lay it down and the authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father"- John 10:18

I do not believe the gospels portrayed him as weak. As many have stated, Pilate ruled over the Jews with strict and sometimes brutal measures, it would not be a stretch to think that he may look on at Jesus as a "thorn" in the side of the Jewish leaders and therefore show a certain hesitancy in having Jesus crucified. This is exactly what the gospels portray.

It is interesting to me how much the romans role in the crucifixion was minimized, especially given the fact that it was the later roman church that compiled the new testament…

it's amazing they had cameras back then so we can watch jesus today

Pilate's wife actually told him to not be involved in the trail of Jesus. She told Pilate that Jesus was actually holy because of a dream she had. She evidently sought help due to migraines and someone close to Jesus helped her.

Pontius Pilate washed his hands of the situation... literally. His wife even told him to leave Jesus alone because of her dream she had of Him. He offered to set him free but the Jewish leaders refused that offer.

Killing is not automatically a sign of strength. Unless strictly done in a moment of self defense. When Jesus Christ had hurt no one. Killing can also indicate the contrary of strength. By revealing; weakness, vulnerability, envy, jealousy, fear, paranoia, low self-esteem, and insecurity.

One of the best discussions of Pilate I have ever seen. THX!

I was raised Christian. I don't blame Pilate too much. He actually tried to be fairly reasonable for these brutal times .

A small correction: The Temple of Solomon was destroyed by Nabucadnezzar and the babilonians. The Temple conquered by Pompeii was a second temple rebuild during the Persian era.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:27 📜 Pontius Pilate was a Roman soldier sent to Judea in 26 A.D. to maintain order in a turbulent Roman province. 01:00 🌟 The gospel accounts of Pontius Pilate depict him as weak, but Greek and Roman sources describe him as a competent and efficient ruler. 03:11 💔 Blaming the Jews for Jesus' death, as depicted in some Christian accounts, has fueled anti-Semitism throughout history. 05:01 🗡️ Roman rule in Judea was marked by brutality, and Pilate was tasked with maintaining control in a challenging province. 10:34 ⛪ Pilate's devotion to the Roman state church and the imperial cult created tensions with the Jewish population. 13:33 🎖️ Pilate used diplomacy and alliances with the local aristocracy, including the temple priests, to navigate Jewish sensibilities and maintain law and order in Judea. 16:32 ✝️ Jesus was seen as a potential threat to Roman rule due to his teachings about the coming kingdom of God. 20:04 ⚔️ Pilate struggled to manage the volatile crowds during Jewish festivals, where the risk of riots was high. 22:51 🕵️ The Romans were puzzled by Jesus and saw him as a potential enemy, although they couldn't predict his exact actions. 25:46 🔨 Pilate, in contrast to the weak portrayal in the gospels, used force when necessary to suppress uprisings and maintain order in Judea. 28:00 🌟 Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, was known for his readiness to use brutal force to maintain Roman rule in the region. 29:14 🏛️ During Passover in A.D. 30, Rabbi Jesus challenged the authority of both the Jewish elite and Roman rule, leading to a potential crisis in Jerusalem. 30:35 💒 Jesus' actions in the temple were seen as a direct challenge to the established religious order, potentially disrupting the Passover festivities and Roman authority. 34:11 👑 Pontius Pilate was provoked by Jesus' claim of being the "King of the Jews," which challenged Roman rule and authority. 35:30 ⚖️ Pontius Pilate aimed to make an example of Jesus by trying and executing him under Roman law, sending a message to all who questioned Roman authority. 42:54 🤷 Pilate staged a scenario where the crowd had to choose between releasing Jesus or a prisoner named Barabbas, emphasizing that the Jewish people had no king but Caesar. 44:43 🔵 Pilate's handling of Jesus wasn't exceptional; it followed the Roman practice of suppressing rebellion, reaffirming Roman authority. 46:45 🕊️ Crucifixion was a brutal method used by the Romans for those who challenged their authority, serving as a public and humiliating execution to reinfor

Wonderful presentation