April 21, 2006

A Reissued French Novel Presages the Rediscovery of the Gospel of Judas

By RICHARD BYRNE

PILATE LIGHT: The recent unveiling of the Gospel of Judas has stirred discussion — and argument — about the role played by Judas Iscariot and others in the tale of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. All four New Testament gospels attest that Judas betrayed Jesus to his enemies, setting in motion the events that led to Jesus' death. But The Gospel of Judas (published with commentary this month by National Geographic) offers a tale that posits a complex pact between betrayer

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