Pilate’s name appears most frequently in the writings of the Jewish historian Josephus, who chronicled three specific incidents relating to the difficulties Pilate experienced while governing Judea.
Nama Pilatus paling sering muncul dalam tulisan sejarawan Yahudi Yosefus. Ia mencatat tiga peristiwa yang menjelaskan kesulitan yang dialami Pilatus selama berkuasa atas Yudea.