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Reading Judas : the Gospel of Judas and the shaping of Christianity /

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 G...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pagels, Elaine
Other Authors: King, Karen L.
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: London : Allen Lane, 2007.
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Online Access:http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0715/2007296641.html
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0726/2007296641-b.html
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0726/2007296641-d.html
Table of Contents:
  • Reading Judas / Elaine Pagels and Karen L. King
  • Judas : betrayer or favored disciple?
  • Judas and the twelve
  • Sacrifice and the life of the spirit
  • The mysteries of the kingdom
  • A final note
  • The Gospel of Judas / Karen L. King
  • English translation of the Gospel of Judas.