Statement
Pontius Pilate was the most famous and most hated of these governors. He held the prefecture from 26 to 37 CE, or from 19 to 37 according to a recent proposal. Philo charges him with bribes, insults, plunder and summary executions. His affronts to Jewish tradition led to several clashes, but what cost him his post was his handling of the Samaritans.
Ancient witnesses mentioned by the sourceFílon de Alexandria, Embaixada a Gaio 302
References
p. 94
supports · main text · ch. 4
Efron, Lehmann and Weitzman. The Jews: A History. 3rd edition. New York and Abingdon: Routledge, 2019.
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p. 95
supports · main text · ch. 4
Efron, Lehmann and Weitzman. The Jews: A History. 3rd edition. New York and Abingdon: Routledge, 2019.
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p. 520
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Efron, Lehmann and Weitzman. The Jews: A History. 3rd edition. New York and Abingdon: Routledge, 2019.
Section: Timeline of Jewish History
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Scholarly debate
When did Pontius Pilate govern Judea?
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- A
From 26 to 37 CE
The main dating used in the book
Pilate governed Judea from 26 to 37 CE; this is the dating the book gives in the text and in the timeline.
- B
From 19 to 37 CE
Some recent scholars
Some recent scholars argue that Pilate took office as early as 19 CE, which would lengthen his tenure to nearly two decades.