Pilate the villain: an alternative reading of Matthew's portrayal of Pilate.

From: Biblical Theology Bulletin | Date: June 22, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Abstract

Several recent commentaries have assessed Matthew's portrayal of the figure of Pilate in ways that range from having at least some positive characteristic attributed to him to a thoroughly exonerating portrayal. Yet, these views rely on the assumption that Matthew had complete creative control of his representation, unimpeded by the negative traditions concerning the historical figure. This article argues that attributing to Matthew a depiction of Pilate that is in any way positive is incongruent with Matthew's historical context, his view of Jewish Law, as well as ...

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