The Increasing Innocence of Pilate in the Death of Jesus

QUESTION :

How is it that all four gospels portray Pilate as recognizing the innocence of Jesus and being extremely reluctant to order his execution?

 

RESPONSE:

What is most intriguing (and enlightening) is that over time in the Christian tradition – both inside the New Testament and outside of it – Pilate becomes more and more innocent in the death of Jesus with the passing of time.   You can see this clearly simply by lining up the Gospels chronologically and seeing how they portray Pilate...