Truth behind gospel of judas revealed in ancient inks live. The national geographic society unveiled the only known copy of the gospel of judas on thursday. Ultimately, it reached the hands of scholars who have now completed its translation, under the auspices and funding of the national geographic society see usa today, longlost gospel of judas recasts traitor. Truth behind gospel of judas revealed in ancient inks live science. Hidden away in a cavern in middle egypt, the codex or book containing the gospel was discovered by farmers in the 1970s. The gospel of judas was discovered in the 1970s in an egyptian cave. Lift up your eyes and look at the cloud and the light within it and the stars surrounding it. The completion of the restoration and translation was announced by the national geographic society at a news conference in washington, d. Our biggest clue comes from irenaeus a second century christian who referenced the gospel of judas as invented history of heretics and rebels.
The gospel of judas book by national geographic society. The gospel of judas is a gnostic text from the second century c. Founded in 1888, it reaches more than 285 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, national geographic, and its four other magazines, as more about national geographic. See all videos from on national geographic we use first and third party cookies to improve our service, personalize your advertising and remember your website preference. Together with the letter of peter to philip, james, and a book of allogenes from codex tchacos national geographic, 2007, p. The gospel of judas by national geographic society, hardcover. Barabe hit the books, looking for other studies on early egyptian inks. Here was a gospel that had not been seen since the early days of christianity, and which few experts had even thought existeda gospel told from the perspective of judas iscariot, historys ultimate traitor. May 01, 2006 here was a gospel that had not been seen since the early days of christianity, and which few experts had even thought existeda gospel told from the perspective of judas iscariot, historys ultimate traitor. In 2007, the national geographic society published the critical edition of the manuscript, as a book, which includes images of all the. The gospel of judas by national geographic society edited by rodolphe kasser. The story appeared as headline news in dozens of major newspapers around the world and was the topic of discussion in a variety of news.
A wild story from a gospel excluded from the bible gospel of judas duration. When the bound papyrus pages of this lost gospel finally reached scholars who could unlock its meaning, they were. The gospel of judas by national geographic penguin books. A translation of the text was first published in early 2006 by the national geographic society. The national geographic society has worked with a team of international experts to analyze a collection of ancient papyrus documents, which include the gospel of judas, first discovered more than 30 years ago in egypt. The only copy of the gospel of judas known to exist is a coptic language text that has been carbon dated to ad 280, plus or minus 60 years.
Opinion what the gospel of judas really says the new york. Dec 02, 2007 amid much publicity last year, the national geographic society announced that a lost 3rdcentury religious text had been found, the gospel of judas iscariot. The gospel of judas translated by rodolphe kasser, marvin meyer, and gregor wurst, in collaboration with fran ois gaudard. Truth behind gospel of judas revealed in ancient inks. In april 2006, the national geographic society of washington d. When the bound papyrus pages of this lost gospel finally reached scholars who could unlock its meaning, they were astounded.
The only known surviving copy of the gospel was found in a codex, or ancient book, that dates back to the third or fourth century a. National geographic society is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world. The rare religious texts in the codex are written in the ancient egyptian coptic language and are about 1,700 years old. The discovery was given dramatic international exposure in april 2006 when the us national geographic magazine published a feature article entitled the gospel of judas with images of the fragile codex and analytical commentary by relevant experts and interested observers but not a comprehensive translation. Take a look at historys most reviled villain from an entirely new perspective as national geographic filmmakers uncover startling new evidence that offers a heroic slant to the timeless tale of ultimate betrayal. National geographic ataca al cristianismo con una investigacion parcial. The only earlier report of this christian text is found in bishop irenaeus book against heresies, written about 180 ad. Incipit the secret account of the revelation that jesus spoke in conversation with judas iscariot. As part of a 2006 national geographic society the society. Whether this newly discovered gospel of judas is identical to the text that irenaeus referred to remains a matter of scholarly debate. In this article, australian christian scholar, gary young ph. Apr 09, 2006 but, im always happy to see history unraveled, and things explained to iron out centuries of misunderstanding.
The fact that the national geographic promoted the gospel of judas manuscript as an authentic early christian document testifies to their unscholarly attempt to discredit jesus of nazareth as worthy of worship. The national geographic society has once more attempted to capitalize upon the name of jesus christ by a promotion of the socalled gospel of judas in recent interviews, publications, etc. Gospel of judas, apocryphal christian scripture from the 2nd century ad attributed to the apostle judas iscariot. The coptic, or egyptian christian, manuscripts were unveiled today at national geographic society headquarters in washington, d. Opinion what the gospel of judas really says the new. In contrast to the canonical gospels which paint judas as a betrayer of christ who delivered him up to the authorities for crucifixion, the gospel of judas portrays judass actions as done in. The quest for the gospel of judas iscariot, published by national geographic april 6, 2006.
That book details more of the story about the manuscript. Meyer, a member of the original research team assembled by the national geographic society to edit, translate, and publish the gospel of judas and the remaining texts in what is now called codex tchacos, here offers an uptodate and thoroughly accessible translation of the gospel of judas, expanded with new fragments of the text and informed. Amid much publicity last year, the national geographic society announced that a lost 3rdcentury religious text had been found, the gospel of judas iscariot. The gospel of judas rodolphe kasser, marvin meyer, gregor wurst, bart d. The gospel of judas was never recognized by the church as being inspired. The gospel advances a gnostic cosmology and portrays judas in a positive light as the only apostle who fully understands jesus teachings. Mar 24, 2020 gospel of judas, apocryphal christian scripture from the 2nd century ad attributed to the apostle judas iscariot. The lost gospel of judas iscariot goodreads share book. Given that it includes late 2nd century theology, it is thought to have been composed in the 2nd century by gnostic christians, rather than the historic judas himself. Knowing that judas was reflecting upon something that was exalted, jesus said. And far from being a villain, the judas that emerges in its pages is a hero. A report on the purported gospel of judas is due to be published in the next few weeks by the national geographic society, but textual scholar james robinson is already assessing the manuscript.
Although lost for centuries, the gospel of judas was known to have existed because it was. National geographic society, kasser, rodolphe, meyer, marvin, wurst, gregor, ehrman, james a gray professor of religious studies bart d. But, im always happy to see history unraveled, and things explained to iron out centuries of misunderstanding. The gospel of judas show description, national geographic channel. I first heard about it on npr some ten years ago, or thereabouts, and thought to myself ah, maybe christianity can straighten itself out now. Watch the gospel of judas videos online national geographic. Gospel of judas learn the history of this book and study its validity. Pdf the gospel of judas download full pdf book download. An excellent documentary about the gnostic gospel of judas iscariot.
Gospel of judas the theological implications of this important biblical document are explored by scholars and scientists. The documentary is a real eyeopener, and will explain in much detail the humble beginnings of christianity. Jun 17, 2008 116 of 27 results for national geographic gospel of judas skip to main search results amazon prime. What is the true history of the gospel of judas, and how may the text. But to this day, misconceptions about this text abound. If you continue to browse, you accept the use of cookies on our site. Gospel of judas on national geographic channel national geographic explores the people, places and events of our world. The full story of the discovery and restoration of the gospel of judas can be seen on the national geographic channel. Until recently, no institutions were willing to pay the exorbitant fee to get the manuscript due to its dubious origin. Thursday april 6, 2006, the national geographic society held a press conference at its washington dc headquarters and announced to some 120 news media the recovery, restoration, and translation of the gospel of judas.
Apr 06, 2006 after 1,700 years, the gospel of judas is lost no more. The gospel of judas has been translated from its original coptic in clear prose, and is accompanied by commentary that explains its fascinating history in the context of the early church, offering a whole new way of understanding the message of jesus christ. National geographic society staff 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at. The tone of its marketing is the same as dan browns novel. The most detailed account of the c14 carbon dating results for the gospel of judas manuscript in codex tchacos, of which i am aware, is found in the book by journalist herbert krosney, the lost gospel. The content of consists of conversations between jesus and judas iscariot.
In 2006, national geographic announced that the manuscript has been authenticated by. The gospel of judas was unearthed in egypt during the 1950s or 1960s. I saw this documentary on australian pay tv about 10 years ago. Apr 06, 2006 kasser, who is regarded as one of the worlds preeminent coptic scholars, led the effort to piece together and translate the gospel of judas. The gospel of judas is an ancient book written between ad 300 and 400 in an egyptian language known as coptic. This manuscript held by national geographic is likely dated to the 5th century ad. The lost gospel of judas iscariot internet archive.
National geographic promoted it as a great historic find. The lost gospel of judas iscariot by ehrman, bart d. A foundation in switzerland eventually purchased the codex to release its content. The coptic text, plates, and english translation are now available in rodolphe kasser and gregor wurst, eds. Buy a cheap copy of the gospel of judas book by national geographic society. Jun 17, 2008 this volume goes along with a companion book, the lost gospel. The lost gospel, a new book about how the gospel of judas was found. In the lost gospel of judas iscariot, professor erhman reveals how the document was discovered and repeatedly sold by shady antiquities dealers. On the coattails of the gnostic wave set in motion by the da vinci code, and using the same media ploys of sensationalism, psychological impact and moralemotional shock, the national geographic society has launched its new product.
After the national geographic investigation of the gospel of judas, the document was returned to the coptic museum in cairo. Translations of the gospel of judas are by rodolphe kasser, marvin meyer, and gregor wurst, in collaboration with francois gaudard, in the gospel of judas washington, d. Ultimately, it reached the hands of scholars who have now completed its translation, under the auspices and funding of the national geographic society see usa today, longlost gospel of judas recasts traitor, 462006. In contrast to the canonical gospels which paint judas as a betrayer of christ who delivered him up to the authorities for crucifixion, the gospel of judas portrays judass actions as done in obedience to instructions given by christ. The content consists of conversations between jesus.
The gospel of judas has been translated from its original coptic to clear prose, and is accompanied by commentary that explains its fascinating history in the context of the early church, offering a whole new way of understanding the message of jesus christ. In the intervening years the papyrus codex was bought and sold by antiquities traders, hidden away, and carried across three continents, all the while suffering damage that. National geographic society staff 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Did it transform peoples lives, bringing them to know christ and salvation. The gospel of judas translated by rodolphe kasser, marvin meyer, and gregor wurst, in collaboration with francois gaudard introduction. And the twisting tale of the document itself is nearly as surprising as the story it tells. Rodolphe kasser and gregor wurst reconstruct this word as disciples in the gospel of judas, critical edition.
Read the new york times article how the gospel of judas emerged from april, 2006 4. After being lost for nearly 1,700 years, the gospel of judas was recently restored, authenticated, and translated. Coptic text, translation, and historical interpretation of. It has been suggested that the text derives from an earlier greek version. They produce a fictitious history of this kind, which they style the gospel of judas. Unfortunately, the special was below standard in its scholarly representation of both sides of the argument on the validity of the new testament gospels as well as the gospel of judas. The recent national geographic special on the gospel of judas was a major media event, introducing to tens of millions of viewers one of the most important biblical discoveries of modern times. The gospel of judas caused a huge stir when national geographic published it back in 2006. Now, a leading historian of the early church, bart ehrman, offers the first comprehensive account of the newly discovered gospel of judas, revealing what this legendary lost gospel contains and why it.
For example, it says jesus did miracles, that people have an eternal soul, that angels exist and that adam and eve were real people. It was not what i am used to from nat geo which has always presented info in a balanced and non biased form. Bart ehrman the lost gospel of judas iscariot the recent national geographic special on the gospel of judas was a major media event, introducing to tens of millions of viewers one of the most important biblical discoveries of modern times. The quest for the gospel of judas iscariot by herbert krosney, also published by the national geographic society. Ehrman the shipping was good, condition of the book good and getting a whole new insight into judas. The documentary is a real eyeopener, and will explain in much detail the humble beginnings of. Now a new gospel has been unveiled by the national geographic. The gospel of judas by national geographic society. On april 9, national geographic aired the special on the gospel of judas. The gospel of judas npr coverage of the gospel of judas by national geographic society, rodolphe kasser, marvin meyer, gregor wurst, and bart d. We wonder if national geographic and other bible critics who are so ready to authenticate the gospel of judas are as ready to believe in all that the gospel of judas says.