It’s true to say that Pilate condemned Jesus to death in order to satisfy the crowd, and as a result, rightly judge Pilate of committing a horrendous injustice. After all, Pilate’s goal was to be promoted out of Judaea, which was a very undesirable posting, and be able to achieve more powerful positions in Rome. In the face of a clamouring crowd, it was easy for Pilate to give in to the demands of the chief priests who wanted Jesus crucified.…