Gospel of Judas: What Does It Really Say?

The video explores the Gospel of Judas, a text that presents Judas Iscariot in a unique light, suggesting he had secret knowledge about Jesus. Discovered in Egypt in the 1970s, the text faced preservation challenges before being published by National Geographic in 2006. The Gospel, written in Coptic, is linked to Gnostic theology, portraying the disciples unfavorably and Judas as possessing special insight. Scholars debate whether Judas is depicted positively or negatively, with interpretations varying widely. The text offers insights into early Christian thought and the diversity of beliefs in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.

What is the Gospel of Judas primarily known for?

• Being a canonical gospel

• Describing the life of Jesus in detail

• Depicting Judas with secret knowledge about Jesus

• Portraying Judas as a villain

Who criticized the Gospel of Judas in 180 CE?

• Augustine

• Origen

• Irenaeus

• Tertullian

Where was the Gospel of Judas codex discovered?

• In a Roman catacomb

• In a cave in Egypt

• In a library in Alexandria

• In a monastery in Greece

What language is the Gospel of Judas written in?

• Coptic

• Hebrew

• Latin

• Greek

What does the Gospel of Judas suggest about the 12 disciples?

• They are divine beings

• They are confused and ignorant

• They are wise and knowledgeable

• They are loyal and faithful

How is Judas portrayed differently from the other disciples in the Gospel of Judas?

• As having true knowledge of Jesus

• As a betrayer

• As a demon

• As a leader of the disciples

What is the significance of the term '13th Demon' in the Gospel of Judas?

• It is a name for Jesus

• It refers to Judas's betrayal

• It is a title for Saclas

• It signifies Judas's loyalty

What does the Gnostic creation myth in the Gospel of Judas suggest?

• The world was created by Judas

• The world was created by the 12 disciples

• The world was created by an evil lesser being

• The world was created by a benevolent God

What is the role of Barbelo in the Gospel of Judas?

• A prophet in Egypt

• A Roman emperor

• A celestial being from the supreme God

• A disciple of Jesus

What does the Gospel of Judas reveal about early Christian thought?

• It was uniform and consistent

• It was diverse and evolving

• It was strictly orthodox

• It was focused on rituals