Reading Judas The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity |
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| Author:
| Pagels, Elaine
King, Karen L. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7139-9984-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books, Limited
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| Imprint: | Allen Lane |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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Lost for 1,600 years, the Gospel of Judas was discovered in Egypt in the 1970s. Nearly 30 years later, when it reached scholars who could unlock its meaning, it was clear this was a major biblical discovery. In its telling our understanding of Jesus' death, of Judas' betrayal, and of why God allowed it, are all altered.
Reading Judas explores the meanings of the Gospel, unpacking its startling claim that not only did Jesus
ask Judas to betray him, but also...
More DescriptionLost for 1,600 years, the Gospel of Judas was discovered in Egypt in the 1970s. Nearly 30 years later, when it reached scholars who could unlock its meaning, it was clear this was a major biblical discovery. In its telling our understanding of Jesus' death, of Judas' betrayal, and of why God allowed it, are all altered.
Reading Judas explores the meanings of the Gospel, unpacking its startling claim that not only did Jesus
ask Judas to betray him, but also that the other disciples killed Judas- he didn't commit suicide. From this, it moves on to explain how each Gospel - whether New Testament or 'heretical' - supports one (or more) disciple and is a rallying point for different groups in the early Church, with competing views and doubts on their new faith, including the meaning of Jesus's death and the importance of sacrifice.