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Robinson, James M. 1924-

The secrets of Judas : the story of the misunderstood disciple and his lost Gospel / James M. Robinson. - New York : HarperSanFrancisco, c2006. - xi, 192 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

"Fully revised and updated"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-247) and index.

1. The Judas of the New Testament -- 2. The historical Judas -- 3. The gnostic Judas -- 4. The Gospel of Judas surfaces in Geneva -- 5. The peddling of the Gospel of Judas -- 6. The publication and significance of the Gospel of Judas.

Presents a historical examination of biblical writings about Judas, argues that the case against Judas is not as clear as tradition taught, and describes the recent discovery of a fourth-century document entitled "The Gospel of Judas Iscariot" in which Judas may have felt he was playing a positive role in the plan for salvation.

ISBN: 0061170631 9780061170638

LCCN: 2007274979

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jesus Christ--Gnostic interpretations.
Judas Iscariot.
Judas Iscariote, ca. 28 d. C --Crítica e interpretación.

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Gospel of Judas.
Evangelio de Judas--Historia.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Gnosticism.
Cristianismo--Siglo XX.
Cristianismo--Historia.

LC Class. No.: BS 2460 / R658s 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 229.8