Ancient Rome
-The order to crucify Jesus of Nazareth was given by which Roman Prefect?

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Pontius Pilate was the Roman Prefect of Judaea from 26 to 36 CE who served as judge at the trial of Jesus of Nazareth and ultimately ordered his crucifixion. A Roman Prefect was essentially a governor who imposed Roman law in the empire's provinces. Pontius Pilate served under the Roman Emperor Tiberius, the second Roman emperor (following the death of Augustus Caesar).

Ancient Rome -The Order to Crucify Jesus of Nazareth Was Given by Given