The Samaritans reported this leader to the legate of Syria after he attacked them on Mount Gerizim, leading to his trial for cruelty and oppression.
The Samaritans reported this leader to the legate of Syria after he attacked them on Mount Gerizim, leading to his trial for cruelty and oppression. Earlier, he had become known for his efforts to diminish the privileges of the Jews, seen by his menting of coins bearing pagan religious symbols and his hanging of worship images of the Emperor throughout Jerusalem. However, after the fall of his supporter Sejanus, his weaker position led to his most famous act, of which he famously tried to wash his hands. FTP, who was this Roman prefect of Judaea who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus?
The Samaritans reported this leader to the legate of Syria after he attacked them on Mount Gerizim, leading to his trial for cruelty and oppression.
Pontius Pilate