Photo. Believed to
be Jesus burial site in Isreal. © Travel Explorations.
According to National Geographic`s website, the newly revealed gospel
document, written in Coptic script, is thought to be a translation of the
original, a Greek text written by an early Christian sect sometime before A.D.
180.
Judas Iscariot is one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Based on the Bible's
New Testament Gospels, written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, he is portayed
as a traitor. Judas hands Jesus Christ over to his opponents, who later crucify
the founder of Christianity.
But the newly found the Gospel of Judas, portrays him as acting at Jesus'
request. So actually Judas was only obeying his master's wishes instead of
betraying Jesus with a kiss.
After being lost for nearly 1,700 years, the Gospel of Judas was in fragile
condition. It was recently restored, authenticated, and translated. Read the
articles and the full story of the document's discovery and authentication on
National Geographic`s website: National Geographic - Judas
document.
Stein Morten Lund, 9 April
2006
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