WKS 343A - Historical Judas

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Antioch University-Midwest (Closed)

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Who was Judas Iscariot The recent discovery of The Gospel of Judas, a second-century text written in the ancient language of Coptic, has scholars, religious leaders, laity, and non-believers alike discussing the most reviled person in the New Testament. But much of what most people think they know about Judas is wrong. Judas is not described as a "betrayer" in the Greek manuscripts of the Bible; nowhere is Judas cast into hell for taking his own life (indeed, there is no explicit prohibition against suicide in all of the Bible); and there is reason to believe that Judas never actually existed. In this workshop, we will discuss the important issues concerning a balanced study of Judas. From the epistles of Paul to the Gospel of John, we will look at the development of the Judas tradition and ask how and why Judas is important to the Christian story. Special consideration will be given to the Gospel of Judas in the second half of the workshop period.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.antioch.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 769-1800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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