An article in the Baptist Press (link no longer valid) listed a number of ways that the National Geographic distorted the truth in their portrayal of Judas as a ‘hero’ in the supposed “Gospel of Judas”. Apparently, the translation which was done by their ‘dream team’ of experts was not entirely accurate. Also, the TV […]
A continuing series reflecting on the book: “The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot: A New Look at Betrayer and Betrayed”, By Bart D. Ehrman (New York: Oxford Univ. Press, 2006, pgs.198) Chapter 9 & 10: Chapter 9: Who Was Judas Iscariot? Judas -The Historical Sources In chapter 9, professor Ehrman launches a ‘quest for the […]
A continuing series reflecting on the book: “The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot: A New Look at Betrayer and Betrayed”, By Bart D. Ehrman (New York: Oxford Univ. Press, 2006, pgs.198) Looking at: Chapter 7: The Gospel of Judas and Early Christian Gnosticism (Context) and Chapter 8: Jesus, Judas, and the Twelve in the Gospel of Judas (The Main […]
In the last article I presented an overview of the Gospel of Judas, based upon chapter six of Ehrman’s book: The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot. I realize now that I should have included some kind of response and compared the contents to orthodox Christianity. The following is adapted from an article I published in April 2006 when the […]
A continuing series reflecting on the book: “The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot: A New Look at Betrayer and Betrayed”, By Bart D. Ehrman (New York: Oxford Univ. Press, 2006, pgs.198) Chapter Six: The Gospel of Judas: An Overview In chapter six, Dr. Ehrman explores in detail all of the conversations between Jesus and the disciples, particularly the talks with […]
