Displaying 1 of 1 2007 Format: Book Author: Pagels, Elaine H., 1943- author. Title: Reading Judas : the Gospel of Judas and the shaping of Christianity / Elaine Pagels and Karen L. King. Publisher, Date: New York : Viking, 2007. Description: xxiii, 198 pages ; 22 cm 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. Subjects: Judas Iscariot. Gospel of Judas -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. Apocryphal Gospels. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-190) and index. Contents: Introduction -- Reading Judas / Elaine Pagels Karen L. King -- 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 / Karen L. King -- English translation of the Gospel of Judas -- Comments on the translation -- Index of cross-references -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- Index. Web Site: Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 2007296641 ISBN: 9780670038459 0670038458 9780143113164 014311316X 9780670038459 0670038458 Other Number: 85255593 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 806397 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 229.8 Pagels Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
