The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot

A New Look at Betrayer and Betrayed

Bart D Ehrman

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Oxford University Press Inc
16 December 2008

Sacred & religious music; Religion & beliefs; History of religion; Christianity; Bibles

A leading historian of the early church and the best-selling author of Misquoting Jesus, Bart Ehrman offers the first comprehensive account of the newly discovered Gospel of Judas, revealing what this legendary lost gospel contains and why it is so important for our understanding of Christianity. Ehrman recounts the fascinating story of where and how this ancient papyrus document was discovered, how it moved around among antiquities dealers in Egypt, the United States, and Switzerland, and how it came to be restored and translated. More important, Ehrman gives the reader a complete and clear account of what the book teaches and he shows how it relates to other Gospel texts--both those inside the New Testament and those outside of it, most notably, the Gnostic texts of early Christianity. Finally, he describes what we now can say about the historical Judas himself as well as his relationship with Jesus, suggesting that one needs to read between the lines of the early Gospels to see exactly what Judas did and why he did it. The Gospel of Judas presents an entirely new view of Jesus, his disciples, and the man who allegedly betrayed him. It raises many questions and Bart Ehrman provides illuminating and authoritative answers, in a book that will interest anyone curious about the New Testament, the life of Jesus, and the history of Christianity after his death.""A must for those interested in the subject of early Christianity, this volume will also attract readers intrigued by all the hoopla arising from the discovery of the lost Gospel.""--Booklist""In typically brilliant fashion, Ehrman tells the lively tale of the modern discovery of the Gospel of Judas and its significance for us today."" --Publishers Weekly

By: Bart D Ehrman
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9780195343519
ISBN 10: 0195343514
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 16 December 2008
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bart D. Ehrman chairs the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. One of the major public experts on early Christianity, Jesus, and the New Testament, he is very well known in his field and to a general audience through his books, including the New York Times bestseller Misquoting Jesus, Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene, Lost Christianities, Lost Scriptures, and Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code. He has appeared on NBC's Dateline, A&E, the History Channel, CNN, and a number of nationally syndicated NPR programs, and has taped several highly popular lecture series for ""The Teaching Company.""

Reviews for The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot: A New Look at Betrayer and Betrayed

Well judged and informative. Church Times Bart Ehrman offers a sane and sensible introduction to a text that has been the subject of wild claims in the media...A clear account. Rev David Blatherwick, Methodist Recorder Rigorous and informed. Edward Norman, Literary Review Bart D Ehrman explains the status of this manuscript with cool-headed clarity. Boyd Tonkin, The Independent [A] splendid book. Church of England Newspaper