pilate

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I wasn’t offered the part of Mary Magdalene, which I wanted, but of Pontius Pilate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"He cannot do a Pontius Pilate and maintain he cannot interfere because policing is devolved."

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

In the movie, the Pilate character orders Roman soldiers to hide the body of the executed prophet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Pontius Pilate, on the other hand, was a regional Roman dictator known not only for his cruelty, but also for his alliance with local religious leaders.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2023

Pilate felt her ribs and said nothing was broken.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison