Juda's Gospel? Please only Christians.?

Question

What do you think of Juda's Gospel that was recently released, is it true or false and why?

I am sorry all are welcomed to answer but I am only interested in Christian answers because it touches them only.

Answer 1

Although people may not admit, all of the gospels are simply the opinions of their writers. They back up their opinions with stories, but nevertheless, they are opinions. This is not to say that they aren't true, but they are opinions none the less. They become scripture for us when we find the truth that is in them and use that truth to better our lives and come closer to Christ. As Christians we do not have a monopoly on truth, and anyone who tells you otherwise is zealously lying to you, so don't fear to look for truth everywhere, simply remember that real truth will always lead back to the source of truth. As far as new discovered gospels, they too are the opinions of the writers, keep that in mind and then look for the truth that can be found from it. We have some understanding of who Judas was, but also remember that before the betrayal he was one of the closest disciples and friends of the Savior, so his insight may be of some interest if your desire is to come to know the Savior better.
Good Luck in your continued search for truth

Answer 2

I read it.

It doesnt say much that is any diffrent from other things in the Bible, but it does contridict it at points. It is missing ALOT of text though, and is considered Gnostic in text as it mentions Sophia. Delving into it more, it has been dated, but was dated to a time that Judas was no longer alive, and was found with other texts that were dated to a similar time.

Anyway, after reading it, and researching it, I do not believe it was the Gospel of the REAL Judas, but thats just my opinion.

Answer 3

Are you speaking of the Gospel of Judas? I think that's what you meant. Juda and Judas are different.

Anyway, I believe it's false. There is a lot of conflict in it but I'm not exactly in the mood to be typing it all out. But I do believe it's false.

To the person above me, yes, it contradicts Scripture.

Answer 4

Websters dictionary:

Main Entry: 1gos·pel
Pronunciation: 'gäs-p&l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gOdspel (translation of Late Latin evangelium), from gOd good + spell tale -- more at SPELL
1 a often capitalized : the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation b capitalized : one of the first four New Testament books telling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ; also : a similar apocryphal book c : an interpretation of the Christian message
2 capitalized : a lection from one of the New Testament Gospels
3 : the message or teachings of a religious teacher
4 : something accepted as infallible truth or as a guiding principle
5 : gospel music


This book is none of the above.

Answer 5

It is a coptic gospel that was written well after the rest of the gospels. It was not written by Judas of course and like the other gnostic gospels, was full of mysticism and did not agree with the books of the Bible.

For more information go here:
http://www.tertullian.org/rpearse/manuscripts/gospel_of_judas/

Answer 6

I think it is the story how Judas saw it. Do I think it tells the truth? Not at all. You have to remember that Judas was messed up in the head enough to turn Christ over, feel incredible guilt over, and then he hung himself. If it is how he said it was, then why would he feel such guilt that he would feel compelled to hang himself. The truth is that Judas was a bit on the tormented side. He wanted to believe that Jesus had told him to give Him up to the Roman authorities, but the truth is that Judas was only doing what he was supposed to do and what would profit him and in the end it, it made him mad and he hung himself.

Answer 7

The Gospel of Judas is so different from the others, it's an obvious fairy tale. False, to the core.

Answer 8

It was common in the first few hundred years of church history for people whose views and ideas weren't taken seriously by the church to write their own "gospel" under the name of someone more well known--like Thomas, Mary, or in this case, Judas--as a means to propogate their beliefs and try to get them accepted. They were rejected because their beliefs were considered "heresy." That is, they were inconsistent with other Christian beliefs.

The gospel of Judas, for example, promotes a Greek philosophy called "Gnosticism," which basically says that matter is "evil" (for lack of a better word) and everything immaterial is good. Therefore, Gnostics denied the full humanity of Jesus, saying He only appeared to be human. This contradicts the Christian understanding of who Jesus is, as well as resurrection and the belief that God desires to save us completely-body, soul, and spirit. Christians are not to look forward to the day they die and are finally "free" of their earthly flesh, but to the day they are resurrected and live forever. Like it or not, you get your body back someday, the Christians would say.

"Gnostic" comes from the word for "knowledge." (Hence and "a-gnostic" is someone who does not know, with 'a' meaning "no" or "without"). Gnosticism teaches that the goal is to attain transcendent knowledge, to have the proverbial "inside scoop."

This says it quite well: "The term 'gnostic' derives from 'gnosis,' which means 'knowledge' in Greek. The Gnostics believed that they were privy to a secret knowledge about the divine, hence the name." (taken from http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/gnostics.html )

This belief is what is propogated in the supposed "Gospel of Judas." Judas supposedly freed Jesus of His "earthly clothing." It was a sacrifice, for him to bear the guilt for such an act, but it was for a good cause. Aren't we all so grateful...

My guess, like I said, is that this was more likely written by someone else who was attempting to give validity to their philosophy in the eyes of the church or whoever else they were trying to convince and/or impress. This was, after all, a fairly common practice.

So, no, I don't think it's true. It's totally inconsistent with the rest of the Bible and promotes instead an ancient Greek philosophy. As one of my teachers said last semester when this very question came up during a Q&A time, "Yeah, I remember that part, during the Last Supper, when the Holy Spirit entered him [Judas]." (He was sarcastically referencing this verse: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=50&chapter=13&verse=27&version=31&context=verse )

Hope that helps answer some of your questions and clear up the confusion.

Answer 9

I am convinced it is not by Judas Iscariot.
Judas commited suicide during Jesus' trial. Many Gnostic gospels were written during the time period, but were denounce by people directly involved with Jesus. That liar Satan just never quits.

Answer 10

I take it like any other thing that is found and the first thing I ask is does it contradict scripture. If it does I know it's false.
The way you address people also reveals things about your charater. If you are an athiest dont' get offended there are only athiest questions only buddhist questions only girl questions the asker wants a specific population to answer. I don't think it is an affront to you being an athiest.