The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot - by Bart D. Ehrman
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- Jan 20, 2008
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- paulyearwig
The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot A New Look at Betrayer and Betrayed Bart D. Ehrman Read by Dennis Boutsikaris with Lew Grenville A bestselling author and well-known expert on early Christianity, Jesus, and the New Testament gives the first complete account of the discovery and impact of the Gospel of Judas. Lost for nearly 1,700 years, newly restored and authenticated, the Gospel of Judas presents a very different view of the relationship between Jesus and Judas. Rather than paint Judas as a traitor, it portrays him as acting at Jesusâ?? request. A National Geographic special introduced tens of millions of viewers to one of the most important biblical discoveries of modern times. Now a leading historian of the early church (and a featured commentator in the special) offers the first comprehensive account of the Gospel, revealing what it contains and why it is so important for believers around the world. Ehrman recounts the fascinating story of where and how this ancient parchment document was discovered, how it moved around among antiquities dealers, and how it came to be restored and translated. He gives a complete and clear account of what the book teaches, and he shows how it relates to other Gospel texts, including the Gnostic texts of early Christianity. Finally, he describes what we can now say about the historical Judas and his relationship with Jesus. The Gospel of Judas raises many questions. Ehrman provides illuminating and authoritative answers. 48k Unabridged; 8 hours on 7 CDs
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Thanks. Got to listen to this. I don't believe Jesus existed, let alone Judas, so this should be illuminating.
Thanks for this upload with a good deal of contemporary interest. This book is pseudonymous and written far too late to be apostolic. Still, it is the source of many questions from the laity. Even before this lost "gospel" was found, there has existed the theory that Judas was acting on Jesus' behalf rather than as a traitor. I look forward to Dr. Ehrman's commentary. I'm no fundie, but he tends to be a bit theologically liberal even for me.
Thanks for this timely and helpful torrent. It should prove to be valuable because of the topic and the popularity of the author, whether or not I find any fresh thoughts or common ground with it.
Hope to return soon after listening to this, yet another view of the lost "gospel" of Judas.
Thanks for this timely and helpful torrent. It should prove to be valuable because of the topic and the popularity of the author, whether or not I find any fresh thoughts or common ground with it.
Hope to return soon after listening to this, yet another view of the lost "gospel" of Judas.
Just finished listening. Sound is quite good. Files 50 and 88 would not play on Windows Media Player. Said it needed an unspecified audio codec. Rest played well. These two files would play fine on RealPlayer. Go figure.
Ehrman's style is wordy, repetitious, and rather conversational; unusual for an academic. Much of the book is about his emotional investment in the 'find.'
He basically concludes that this antique book tells us nothing about Jesus or Judas, so may be of little interest to many believers. As a scholar of the permutations of Christianity between the times of Paul and Constantine, it vitally intrigues him. The "gospel" of Judas clearly evolved from the later gnostic traditions. I agree, though, that anyone interested in pre-Constantine Christian history and the evolution of a wide variety of beliefs and practices, often regarded as heresies, will find this book interesting, though somewhat superficial.
If you've heard of the "Gospel of Judas" and wonder what all the fuss is about, then Ehrman's book is a good place to start.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lostgospel/index.html
National Geographic English translation
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lostgospel/_pdf/GospelofJudas.pdf?fs=www7.nationalgeographic.com&fs=magma.nationalgeographic.com
Hope this helps. Great upload. Time well spent for me. Thanks so much.
Ehrman's style is wordy, repetitious, and rather conversational; unusual for an academic. Much of the book is about his emotional investment in the 'find.'
He basically concludes that this antique book tells us nothing about Jesus or Judas, so may be of little interest to many believers. As a scholar of the permutations of Christianity between the times of Paul and Constantine, it vitally intrigues him. The "gospel" of Judas clearly evolved from the later gnostic traditions. I agree, though, that anyone interested in pre-Constantine Christian history and the evolution of a wide variety of beliefs and practices, often regarded as heresies, will find this book interesting, though somewhat superficial.
If you've heard of the "Gospel of Judas" and wonder what all the fuss is about, then Ehrman's book is a good place to start.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lostgospel/index.html
National Geographic English translation
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lostgospel/_pdf/GospelofJudas.pdf?fs=www7.nationalgeographic.com&fs=magma.nationalgeographic.com
Hope this helps. Great upload. Time well spent for me. Thanks so much.
Thanks for this excellent upload! I thoroughly enjoy Dr. Ehrman's works. His books really do spell it out for you.
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