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Author Pagels, Elaine H., 1943-

Title Reading Judas : the Gospel of Judas and the shaping of Christianity / Elaine Pagels and Karen L. King.

Imprint New York : Viking, 2007.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  229.8 P146r 2007    ---  Available
Description xxiii, 198 p. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-190) and index.
Contents Reading Judas -- Judas : betrayer or favored disciple? -- Judas and the twelve -- Sacrifice and the life of the spirit -- The mysteries of the kingdom -- A final note -- The Gospel of Judas -- English translation of the Gospel of Judas -- Comments on the translation -- Index of cross-references.
Summary Evaluates the meaning of the controversial newly-discovered Gospel of Judas, illustrating how the text offers an understanding of Judas's betrayal, the apostles' understanding of Jesus's death, and God's role in the crucifixion.
Subject Gospel of Judas -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Added Author King, Karen L., 1954-
ISBN 9780670038459
0670038458

 
    
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