Pontius Pilate was a Roman governor who is best known for his role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He served as the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judea from AD 26 to 36. According to the New Testament of the Bible, Pilate was the governor who presided over Jesus' trial, and ultimately ordered his crucifixion. Pilate is also mentioned in several non-biblical sources, including the works of the Jewish historian Josephus and the Roman historian Tacitus.
Caiaphas (also known as Joseph Caiaphas) was the Jewish high priest during the time of Jesus. He served in this role from around AD 18 to 36, during the reign of the Roman emperor Tiberius. Caiaphas is mentioned in the New Testament accounts of Jesus' trial and crucifixion, as he was one of the Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus and sought to have him put to death. According to the Gospel accounts, Caiaphas played a key role in the trial of Jesus, questioning him about his teachings and ultimately accusing him of blasphemy. Caiaphas then brought Jesus before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, who ultimately sentenced him to death by crucifixion.
