A Roman governor ordered Jesus’ crucifixion – so why did many Christians blame Jews for centuries?

The Easter story recounts how Roman governor Pontius Pilate had Jesus crucified, a belief reflected in the New Testament Gospels and the Nicene Creed. Throughout history, some Christians absolved Pilate of blame and blamed Jews instead, leading to antisemitism. While the Gospels depict Pilate as reluctant to condemn Jesus, historical evidence suggests he likely saw Jesus as a social disruptor and believed him guilty of sedition, contributing to his decision to crucify him.

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