# Pilate — Leviathan character guide

> Pilate in Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-of-man

## Who they are

Roman governor who presided over the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_rivalry_

Jesus Christ and Pilate are judge and accused, with Pilate reluctantly condemning Christ to crucifixion despite finding no fault in him.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leviathan_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_rivalry_

Jesus Christ and Pilate are judge and accused, with Pilate reluctantly condemning Christ to crucifixion despite finding no fault in him.

## In the story

### [Of the Office of Our Blessed Saviour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leviathan_se/chapters/xli-of-the-office-of-our-blessed-saviour)

Mentioned as the Roman governor who delivered Jesus to be crucified but declared Him innocent and refused to alter the title 'King of the Jews'.

## Links

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