So what about the gospel of Judas recently found?

It portrays Judas as having been ASSIGNED by Jesus to betray him, Jesus knowing what was to happen. It seems Judas should not have been the hated figure he became but a hero following Jesus' command:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_Judas

well ive read it.. tho i do not know what you mean by recently.. as he puts it in the book, jesus told judas by him he would be raised up. but it does not give who wrote it.. or if judas did die

Originally posted by sonhouse
It portrays Judas as having been ASSIGNED by Jesus to betray him, Jesus knowing what was to happen. It seems Judas should not have been the hated figure he became but a hero following Jesus' command:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_Judas

Guess where this story is from:

quote:

The apostle Judas Iscariot expresses his concern over Jesus' rising popularity as a "king" and the negative repercussions that will have. He strongly criticizes Jesus for accepting his followers' unrealistic views and for not heeding his concerns. While Judas still loves Jesus, he believes that Jesus is just a man, not God, and worries that Jesus' following will be seen as a threat to the Roman Empire which would then punish both Jesus and his associates. Judas' warning falls on deaf ears, as Jesus' followers have their minds set on going to Jerusalem with Jesus. As they ask Jesus when they will be going to Jerusalem, Jesus tells them to stop worrying about the future, since whatever will happen is determined by God.

Recognizing that Jesus is irritated by the badgering and lack of understanding from his followers, Mary Magdalene tries to help Jesus relax. Judas is concerned that Jesus is associating with Mary, a prostitute. It seems to Judas that Jesus is contradicting his own teaching, and he worries that this apparent lack of judgment will be used against Jesus and his followers. Jesus tells Judas that Mary is with him (Jesus) now, and unless Judas is without sin he should not judge the character of others. Jesus then reproaches his apostles and somewhat bitterly answers that not a single one of them cares about him. Mary Magdalene tries to assure Jesus, anointing him with oil. Judas angrily insists that the money used to obtain the oil should have been used to help the poor instead. Jesus sadly explains that he and his followers do not have the resources to alleviate poverty and that once his followers no longer have him, they will lose their path.

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I have deleted some clues. It goes on from there.

Originally posted by JS357
Guess where this story is from:

quote:

The apostle Judas Iscariot expresses his concern over Jesus' rising popularity as a "king" and the negative repercussions that will have. He strongly criticizes Jesus for accepting his followers' unrealistic views and for not heeding his concerns. While Judas still loves Jesus, he believes that Jesus is just a man, ...[text shortened]... ey will lose their path.

unquote.

I have deleted some clues. It goes on from there.

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