"wie Pilatus ins Credo" meaning in German

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Phrase

Etymology: Literally, "like Pilate [got] into the creed". Both the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed mention, apart from Jesus himself, only two human beings: Pilate and the Virgin Mary. This may be regarded an undue honour to the former; even if his being mentioned is in a negative context. Head templates: {{head|de|phrase}} wie Pilatus ins Credo
  1. (now rare) undeservingly; in an unearned way; by chance Tags: archaic
    Sense id: en-wie_Pilatus_ins_Credo-de-phrase-nfisPK~h

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