Pontius Pilate on the Couch, Part 2: Fear, Authority, and Moral Conflict in John 19

Brent Pollard Returning to Pilate’s Psychological Profile As we return to our psychoanalysis of Pilate, our patient has already given us quite a bit to work with. In the previous article, we saw that Pilate was skeptical about truth, politically pragmatic, and capable of resisting pressure—but only for so long. He could recognize what was … Continue reading Pontius Pilate on the Couch, Part 2: Fear, Authority, and Moral Conflict in John 19