Afterall, the simple mention of Pilate would have made easily the point against the Docetists.
Possibly a reason for not interpolate Pilate is the fear of the Roman authorities.
Pilate was mentioned in a forged epistle only in a time when the Christians didn't fear more the Roman authorities and even wanted the martyrdom for propagandistic reasons.
why was Pilate not interpolated in the cardinal pauline epistles?
Re: why was Pilate not interpolated in the cardinal pauline epistles?
It is even doubtful that Justin mentioned Pilate.
If Justin mentioned Pilate, then it is no surprise that he did so in an apology addressed to the Emperor.
If Justin mentioned Pilate, then it is no surprise that he did so in an apology addressed to the Emperor.