Pilate's assistant was named Radarus
Posted on 12/02/2018 6:55:57 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Researchers have deciphered an ancient inscription on a bronze ring first found 50 years ago pointing to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who ordered Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.
Haaretz reported that the ring in question was first discovered at the site of Herodion near the West Bank’s Bethlehem by professor Gideon Forster from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, shortly after the Six-Day War in 1968-69.
The owner of the ring had remained a mystery for some 50 years, however, but a recent cleansing and special camera work at the Israel Antiquities Authority labs found Greek writing on the ring, which translates to “Pilatus.”
“Pilatus” is a rare name, and linked to that of Roman governor Pontius Pilate, believed to have ruled Judah between the years 26 to 36. The ring was apparently used as a stamping ring in day to day work, with the governor or one of his officials using it to sign his name.
Previous discoveries surrounding the infamous governor included another find in the 1960s, this time with a stone bearing the name of Pilatus.
In the New Testament of the Bible, a reluctant Pilate is pressured by the demands of the Jewish crowd to order Jesus’ crucifixion.
His agency and role in Jesus' death has been the subject of much theological analysis. Famous North Carolina evangelist Billy Graham, who passed away in February, said back in 2016 that Pilate gave into cultural pressure when he decided to have Christ crucified, despite believing He was innocent.
"Pilate will forever stand as a warning against giving in to the pressure of the crowd and turning our backs on Jesus. And that can happen far more easily than most of us realize," Graham said.
As John 19:12 points out, Pilate feared that if he let Jesus go, he would be accused of going against Caesar, and so allowed the crucifixion in order to save himself.
Christian author Jerry Newcombe, an on-air host/senior producer for D. James Kennedy Ministries, wrote in an op-ed for The Christian Post in March that the "crime" Jesus was accused of that couldn't be forgiven in ancient Rome was claiming to be a king.
“Crucifixion was a horrible way to die. It was so bad that no Roman citizen could be crucified. It was an execution reserved for slaves and bandits. How amazing then that the Son of God become man would allow Himself to be so degraded by people whom He Himself had created,” Newcombe wrote at the time.
“Crucifixion was invented in the Near East and perfected by the Romans. It was not uncommon for a crucified victim to suffer for days. Pontius Pilate was surprised Jesus had died in only a few hours---however, He had been scourged so horribly that He could have bled to death, had He been released after the whipping.”
NISUS: Crucifixion?
MR. CHEEKY: Ah, no. Freedom.
JAILER: Hmm?
NISUS: What?
MR. CHEEKY: Eh, freedom for me. They said I hadn't done anything, so I could go free and live on an island somewhere.
NISUS: Oh. Oh, well, that's jolly good. Well, off you go, then.
MR. CHEEKY: Naa, I'm only pulling your leg. It's crucifixion, really.
NISUS: Oh, ho ho.
MR. CHEEKY: Heh heh heh hehh.
NISUS: I see. Uh, very good. Very good. Well, out of the door. One--
MR. CHEEKY: Yeah. I know the way. Out of the door.
NISUS: Line on--
MR. CHEEKY: One cross each. Line on the left.
NISUS: Line on the left.
MR. CHEEKY: Heh heh.
NISUS: Yes. Thank you. Crucifixion?
PRISONER #4: Yes.
NISUS: Good.
I don’t know about that one. Never heard of it. Hmmmm.
Provenance? Without that it’s just an old piece of metal.
Pleased to meet you!
Don’t forget Alexander Jannaeus.
LOL - dfwgator beat ya to it above!
On a side note, Pontius Pilate gets to appear in front of Jesus.
I doubt washing his hands are going to be an option, next time.
I don’t know if that’s the old switcheroo, or the goose / gander thing.
Why would a Roman emperor have a ring inscribed in Greek?
Greek was the common language of the day.
Good one.
The background of the antiquity “business” in Israel is quite interesting.
In the New Testament of the Bible, a reluctant Pilate is pressured by the demands of the Jewish crowd to order Jesus’ crucifixion.
Thank you for the clarification.
Pilate's assistant was named Radarus
” But, I don’t think a Trump Bumper Sticker is going to get you into Heaven or Hell, LOL!”
Try having one on your car during a traffic jam in DC!
12/2/2018 was the 24th day of the 9th month, in the second year of Trump’s presidency, as the Father tells time.
Haggai 2:10
10 On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet Haggai..
Yesterday, 12/2/2018 to the world,was an anniversary of that day Haggai received Word..
He goes on further.. and this is what is interesting!
Haggai 2:20
The word of the Lord came to Haggai a second time on the twenty-fourth day of the month: 21 “Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am going to shake the heavens and the earth. 22 I will overturn royal thrones and shatter the power of the foreign kingdoms. I will overthrow chariots and their drivers; horses and their riders will fall, each by the sword of his brother.
23 “‘On that day,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘I will take you, my servant Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you,’ declares the Lord Almighty.”
So,on the 24th day of the 9th month, in the 2nd year of Trump (12/2/2018 to the world) , the world gets news of a signet ring affiliated with Pontius Pilate, a former governor of Judah.
The anniversary of Haggai receiving Word probably isn’t a date people circle on the calendar, but our Sovereign gave meaning to that date and meaning to Trump’s 2nd year- even if the world can’t fully see it.
For His Glory!
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