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why was Pilate not interpolated in the cardinal pauline epistles?

Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:31 am
by Giuseppe
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.

Re: why was Pilate not interpolated in the cardinal pauline epistles?

Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:35 am
by Giuseppe
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.