
In the Apostles Creed, apart from Mary, only one historical figure is named: Pontius Pilate. No Abraham, Moses, David or Paul. Just a Roman governor named Pilate. Why him? In a statement where the precision of words is tantamount, why name Pilate?
In the Apostles Creed, apart from Mary, only one historical figure is named: Pontius Pilate. No Abraham, Moses, David or Paul. Just a Roman governor named Pilate. Why him? In a statement where the precision of words is tantamount, why name Pilate?