Do you think that Judas was a politician before he signed onto the dozen? All the aptitudes are there.?

Answer 1

Yes, and he loved to take money!! He was Christ's disciples treasurer. It's true. That's why he bawled Mary out for pouring precious oils on Jesus' feet. @80) rub my tummy while you're here......................

Answer 2

Are you talking about Judas "Iscariot", the disciple? (There was another disciple named Judas, too--it was a common name.) Your question might be a bit tongue in cheek but, since I think it is stupid to ask sarcastic questions on a religious forum, you're going to get a dry answer.

The name Judas, or Ioudas, is the Greek form of Judah and literally means "praised" in Hebrew.

Judas, who betrayed Jesus, was distinguished as "Iscariot" say by the fact that he probably was from Kerioth (he was Iscariotes, i.e. Keriothite); this is a town of the tribe of Judah, historically identified with the ruins of el Karjetein. What little is known of this city and its economy give us no clue as to a likely ocupation of a resident there. "Iscariot" has also been alternatively interpreted to be derived (possibly) from the Hebrew word "sheker" meaning falsehood, or from the Latin word "scortea" for leather bag which, as treasurer, Judas may have carried. It is imparted in Scripture that his father was Simon Iscariot.

Since he probably was not Galilean, he was probably not a fisherman. He may well have served in some public capacity prior to joining Jesus and the other disciples as he was placed in charge of keeping the money of the group, a trust which he broke for his own advantage. He seemed to be concerned about gaining material wealth, but his motivation for betraying Jesus was more emotional (Jesus had reporved him, for which Judas was put out) than to acquire the silver. learning that Jesus was condemned and would probably be put to death, Judas was overcome with remorse and hanged himself in a frightful way.

There is little evidence that he was a "politician" in the sense that we use today, but he seems to have had an aptitude for or desire to manage money (for this duty to be assigned to him), and he did negotiate to deliver jesus, which would have required some diplomatic skill.

Answer 3

I don't know what he was in life before being called.

He was however a devil.
John 6:70 Jesus answered them, "Did I Myself not choose you, the twelve, and yet one of you is a devil?"
So then God uses evil to accomplish his will.
Judas was a thief also:
John 12:6 Now he said this, not because he was concerned about the poor, but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box, he used to pilfer what was put into it.
He was a man of very poor character. We would call him a traitor today.

Answer 4

Never thought of that before. Funny, but you're right.

But no, he wasn't, because 1st century Palestine didn't have "politicians." It had rulers who ruled rather autocratically. The Pharisees and Sadducees were religious parties with some amount of political influence but no power (see John 18:31).

Answer 5

In ABC's network feature "Judas", before meeting Jesus, Judas is known as an "agitator" trying to organize a rebellion against Rome. The movie portrays Judas as a zealous character motivated by revenge for the crucifixition of his father.


From ABC.com, a synopsis of "Judas":

The story begins at the foot of a cross, where eight-year-old Judas witnesses the crucifixion of his father, an event that will change the young boy's life forever. Many years later we find Judas, now aged 30, working as a wine seller and living with his widowed mother, Rohab. Captured by hooded men and taken to The High Priest, Caiaphas, he is called an "agitator" and warned that rebellion will not be allowed to jeopardize the political movement.

Later still, in the Jerusalem temple, Judas looks on disdainfully as Roman tribune Flavius exchanges money with Caiaphas. Judas tells his two co-workers, Jeshura and Eliakim, that Caiaphas betrays Jews by collaborating with the "Roman bloodsuckers," declaring that it's time to retaliate, and that they can't wait forever for the prophesied Messiah to lead them from bondage. But then he encounters Jesus in the temple and, after witnessing Jesus' confrontation with the moneychangers and vendors, Judas becomes convinced that this is the man who will lead his people to victory.

Judas and eleven others become disciples of Jesus, following the Messiah throughout his public life and witnessing many miracles along the way. But Judas is increasingly troubled by Jesus' declaration that his kingdom is "not of this world." Though the apostles are beginning to distrust Judas, Jesus continues to love him and even gives him a position of authority as the keeper of the purse.

Caiaphas continues to meet with Judas, warning him to keep Jesus from starting any trouble and promising that they can "work out their differences." Judas, for his part, still believes that Jesus is ready to wage war against the Romans.

After visiting with his ailing mother, Judas returns to Jesus and the apostles. He understands now that Jesus is not heeding his counsel and, with his concern and disappointment growing, becomes more entangled with Caiaphas and his attempts to stop Jesus. Betrayal is at hand: When Pilate meets with Caiaphas, he declares that his soldiers will arrest Jesus. Judas identifies Jesus to them, which leads to the arrest and ultimate death of the man he once called friend. Jesus is promptly taken prisoner, tortured and killed.

Realizing the consequences of his betrayal, a despondent Judas takes his own life, as James, Peter and Andrew find him later hanging from a tree. They take down the body and pray for Judas' soul, Peter reasoning that "He (Jesus) would've wanted us to."

Answer 6

I believe he was called a thief and tax collectro so he was in the political arena

Answer 7

that is a great theory. i'll vote yea

Answer 8

no but who cares?? over and done..