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Suffered Under Pontius Pilate

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Each Sunday Christians everywhere make as part of their confession two names: Mary and Pontius Pilate. That the former should be included as part of Christian creeds should come as no surprise. The Virgin Birth has long been a centerpiece of Christology. However, there is something jarring about the inclusion of Pilate in the creeds. … Continue Reading »