12-13-2003, 05:34 PM
As far as I know, at the time of the crucifixion X Fretensis was garrisoned in Syria, and had no connection with Pilate or Judea. I believe this idea comes from the fact that, after the Jewish Revolt and the destuction of the city by Titus, Fretensis was moved to Jerusalem as a permanent garrison, building a large camp (possibly on the ruins of the Temple) and thus leaving a lot of building debris (rooftiles and lead pipes, I think) marked 'X Fret'. This was not until 70AD though. <p></p><i></i>
Nathan Ross
