Secrets of Judas: The Story of the Misunderstood Disciple and His Lost Gospel

Robinson, James M.

ISBN 10: 0061170631 / ISBN 13: 9780061170638

Published by HarperSanFrancisco, New York, NY, 2006

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192 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Very good dust jacket. NOTE: First Edition / First Printing. 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Secrets of Judas: The Story of the Misunderstood Disciple and His Lost Gospel
• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0061170631
• ISBN 13: 9780061170638
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good Plus
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus Dust Jacket

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Synopsis

The discovery of a previously lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot has electrified the Christian community. What Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell us about Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus, is inconsistent and biased. Therefore, the revelation of an ancient gospel that portrays this despised man as someone who saw his role in the Passion of Christ as integral to a larger plan—a divine plan—brings new clarity to the old story. If Judas had not betrayed Jesus, Jesus would not have been handed over to the authorities, crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. Could it be that without Judas, the Easter miracle would never have happened?

In The Secrets of Judas, James M. Robinson, an expert historian of early Christianity, examines the Bible and other ancient texts and reveals what we can and cannot know about the life of the historical Judas, his role in Jesus's crucifixion, and whether the Christian church should reevaluate his intentions and possible innocence. Robinson tells the sensational story of the discovery of a gospel attributed to Judas, and shows how this affects Judas's newfound meaning for history and for the Christian faith.

About the Author

James M. Robinson, consultant for this collection, is widely known for his groundbreaking contribution as the permanent secretary of UNESCO's International Committee for the Nag Hammadi codices, and his many published works on Gnostic texts and the Sayings Gospel Q.