The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot

A New Look at the Betrayer and Betrayed

De: Bart D. Ehrman

Narrado por: Dennis Boutsikaris

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 Jesus' 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.

©2006 Bart D. Ehrman (P)2006 HighBridge Company

Reseñas de la Crítica

"In typically brilliant fashion...Ehrman's fast-paced study introduces us engagingly to the Gospel of Judas." (Publishers Weekly)

A cogent and articulate story

This story a clearheaded account of a subject that is polluted with ingrained prejudices. It was read very well, and the content was great.

Not Ehrman's best

Great book but not a page turner like Forged or Jesus Interrupted. The music and double narrators got annoying.

Great

An Excellent and fascinating story revealing that some early Christians had a completely different perspective of Judas. Highly recommended for anyone interested in early Christian history.
Dennis Boutsikaris does an outstanding job at narrating; his style is warm and conversational.

Judas's book

interesting and convincing when vertically view as an alternative to everything we have been told.

love this author's style

Another interesting book by this author. Not as engaging as Peter Paul and Mary Magdelene but nonetheless enlightening.Try reading "Misquoting Jesus" first, then "P.P. and M.M." and then follow it with "Judas".

A well educated conjesture.

Bart Ehman is a very learned Biblical Scholar, this book turned out to be more exciting than I expected, the scholarly conjesture were very difference to the one given by Elain Pagels. The concerns were also very different, he looked from the point of textual historian while Pagel looked at it from ideological implication.

Another Great Book From Dr Ehrman

What made the experience of listening to The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot the most enjoyable?

A great story of the history of the gospel, plus a look at how it fits in with the history of early Christianity.

What did you like best about this story?

Another look into the lives of people who lived in our distant past.

Any additional comments?

Understanding the people from our past through their dreams & stories gives us insight into their truth. Not reality, but the truth they thought they knew. Dr Ehrman is well know from his many appearances on various talk shows & of course, The Teaching Company courses. I've read or listened to several of his books & enjoyed every one.

Gnosticism in ancient Egypt

Thoughtfully presented and made me wonder about the role of ancient Egyptian religions and Alexandria Neoplatonism on the emerging church
Why was most of the gnostic gospels in Egypt

A fresh way of looking at an ignored subject

First Bart Ehrman assumes his readers/listeners have a brain and questions. This is not a dumbed down, you will never be able to understand this if I don't dumb it down text. In many ways it is like you the reader were having a conversation in person with the author. It is not filled with esoteric and jargonistic techno-babble. When a specialized term must be used it is defined.
There is also a nice blend of how the lost gospel came to light and what it went thru as well as what the content tells us about the time it was written.
If you are looking for the full text of the lost gospel you won't find it here.
To repeat, if you have a brain and questions about this topic this is the book for you. I've read and listened to many of his books and they are well worth the time and money.

Another perspective of Judas

Professor Ehrman has done it again! He has opened another window into the inky shadows of early Christianity, this time with discovery and translation of one of the gospels not sanctioned by church authorities.

Mr. Boutsikaris delivers an outstanding performance.

Highly recommended, an an excellent complement to _Misquoting Jesus_ and _Peter, Paul, & Mary Magdalene_.