About this book
The instant New York Times bestseller interpreting the controversial long-lost gospelThe recently unearthed Gospel of Judas is a source of fascination for biblical scholars and lay Christians alike. Now two leading experts on the Gnostic gospels tackle the important questions posed by its discovery, including: How could any Christian imagine Judas to be Jesus' favorite? And what kind of vision of God does the author offer? Working from Karen L. King's brilliant new translation, Elaine Pagels and King provide the context necessary for considering its meaning. Reading Judas plunges into the heart of Christianity itself and will stand as the definitive look at the gospel for years to come.
Details
- First published
- 2007
- OL Work ID
- OL3748805W
Subjects
BibleControversial literatureCriticism, interpretationGospel of JudasNonfictionReligion & SpiritualityLarge type booksBible. N.T. Gospels - Controversial literatureJudas IscariotEvangelium des JudasGnosticismHistory Of Religion (General)ReligionReligion - Church HistoryBiblical Studies - Controversial SpeculationChristianity - History - GeneralReligion / Church HistoryCriticism, interpretation, etc