PONTIUS

Pontius Pilate, first century a.d. Roman prosecutor who condemned Jesus to be crucified. According to the Bible h e attempted to not be responsible for Jesus' death by publicly washing his hands and giving responsibility to a mob of people who were calling for Jesus' death. —The Road To Truth Glossary. Final approval 15/9/89

Pontius Pilate, first century a.d. Roman prosecutor who condemned Jesus to be crucified. According to the Bible he attempted to not be responsible for Jesus' death by publicly washing his hands and giving responsibility to a mob of people who were calling for Jesus' death.