Nick Spencer

Who was to blame for the death of Jesus?

David Lloyd Dusenbury examines the long tradition of exculpating Pontius Pilate — and why it was important

Pilate washes his hands as Jesus is led away (Italian school, 15th century). Credit: Bridgeman images 
issue 03 April 2021

  • The Innocence of Pontius Pilate: How the Roman Trial of Jesus Shaped History

    David Lloyd Dusenbury

    Hurst,, pp. 272, £20

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