cit., p. 233); but cf. Literally, "daimon," translated initially as "spirit" by Meyer and later as "god" by King. Then Jesus [laughed]. Contributed by Good News Productions Int. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. ed. National Public Radio - The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot. Some [walked] in the way of righteousness, but others walked in their transgression, so the twelve disciples were called. ", They said, "Master, you […] are the Son of our God! Although lost for centuries, the Gospel of Judas was known to have existed because it was mentioned by St. Irenaeus of Lyon, who … And those who say, 'We're equal to the angels' – they're the stars that finish everything. 10 c Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went off to the chief priests to hand him over to them. ", When Judas heard this, he said to him, "What good has it done me that you've separated me from that generation? 1 And he said, "Whoever discovers the interpretation of … [This] is what's right. ", [Jesus] answered and said, "Your star has led you astray, Judas," and that "no person of mortal birth is worthy to enter the house you've seen, because that place is reserved for those who are holy. In 1978 the codex was acquired by an Egyptian antiquities dealer, who placed it in a safe-deposit box in New York state, U.S., after his attempts to sell it failed. For information about the surviving manuscript of the Gospel of Judas, see the Manuscript Information page. Thus, the Judas of the gospel is not the betrayer of Jesus but his most important collaborator. They are not to be used in any context where the accompanying message is undermining of the Christian faith and gospel. Page 46: "Surely my seed doesn't dominate the rulers, does it?" Active involvement in ministry is a good and wonderful thing; but it is not, in itself, a guarantee of spiritual life or health. And he (the Spirit) said, 'Let an angel come into being to attend me.' And the animals you saw brought in to be sacrificed are the crowd you lead astray 40 before that altar. They said to him, "Master, we've seen you in a dream, because we had great [dreams last] night. It remained there until 2000, when it was purchased by the Swiss-based Maecenas Foundation for Ancient Art. Look, you've been told everything. ", Judas said to him, "In the vision, I saw myself. Page 52: "The first is Yaoth, the one known as 'The Good One.'" Each one of you has his own star, [and …] of the stars will […] what belongs to it […] I wasn't sent to the corruptible generation, but to the strong and incorruptible generation, because no enemy has ruled [over] that generation, nor any of the stars. Often he didn't reveal himself to his disciples, but you'd find him in their midst as a child. Judas agrees to betray Jesus for a payment of thirty pieces of silver. Jenott, op. As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Jesus said, "[Come] and I'll teach you about the [mysteries that no] human [will] see, because there exists a great and boundless realm whose horizons no angelic generation has seen, [in] which is a [great] invisible Spirit, which no [angelic] eye has ever seen, no heart has ever comprehended, and it's never been called by any name. Then Judas received some money and handed him over to them. 49 And [Adamas begat Seth in] that [place after the] image [of …] and after the likeness of [this] angel. That's the God you serve, and you're the twelve people you've seen. But when Jesus noticed their ignorance, [he said] to them, "Why are you letting your anger trouble you? Others sleep with men; others murder; yet others commit many sins and do criminal things. [And they] have shamefully planted fruitless trees in my name." cit., pp. Those standing on the ground heard a voice from the cloud saying, 58 "[ . Page 40: "Your minister." The twelve disciples are stoning me and 45 chasing [me rapidly]. ", His disciples [said to him], "Cleanse us from our [sins] that we've committed through the deceit of the angels. ", His disciples said to him, "Lord, what great generation is better and holier than us, that's not in these realms? They couldn't say a thing. DeConick, op cit., p. 121). "These are the five who ruled over Hades and are the first over Chaos. 9 Amen, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed to the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.” The Betrayal by Judas. ", Then Jesus, knowing that he was thinking about what's exalted, said to him, "Come away from the others and I'll tell you the mysteries of the kingdom. "Then Saklas said to his angels, 'Let's create a human being after the likeness and the image.' [Truly] I say to you, [no ruler], angel, [or] power will be able to see the [places] that [this great], holy generation [will see]." Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). . ] cit., p. 64. He said to him, "Why are you all worked up, you thirteenth demon? [And] they said to him, "Master, where did [you] go and what did you do when you left us? As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to them, "You're the ones receiving the offerings on the altar you've seen. And I also came to the place where [I had followed] you. ", And [when the disciples heard] these [things], they said to [him], "Master, help us and save us! Meyer and Gaudard translate "stand up from," King translates "stand with," and April DeConick translates "stand up for" in her book The Thirteenth Apostle: What the Gospel of Judas Really Says (Continuuim), 2007, rev. Lance Jenott, The Gospel of Judas: Coptic Text, Translation, and Historical Interpretation of the 'Betrayer's Gospel' (Mohr Siebeck), 2011, pp. And they fashioned Adam and his wife Eve, who in the cloud is called 'Life,' because by this name all the generations seek him, and each of them calls her by their names. And a crowd of people was waiting at the altar [until] the priests [finished receiving] the offerings. For information about the surviving manuscript of the Gospel of Judas, see the Manuscript Information page. ", Jesus said, "The souls of every human generation will die; however, when these people have completed the time in the kingdom and the spirit leaves them, their bodies will die but their souls will live, and they'll be taken up. And he [created] the first luminary to rule over it. So Jesus told him, "What you are about to do, do quickly." But their spirits weren't brave enough to stand before [him] – except Judas Iscariot. Literally, "Autogenes.". The reconstruction of the folios and a study of their contents were commissioned, and the text of the gospel and a translation were made public in 2006. Page 49: "The twelve androgynous luminaries." [And] after that […] will bring the twelve tribes of [Israel] from […], and the [generations] will all serve Saklas, sinning in my name. Aren't you Jesus' disciple?". Others sacrifice their own children; others their wives, praising and humbling themselves among each other. ", Jesus said, "Truly I say [to you], this baptism 56 [which they've received in] my name […] will destroy the whole generation of the earthly Adam. ", Jesus] answered [and said], "I'm not laughing [at you but] at the error of the stars, because these six stars go astray with these five warriors, and they'll all be destroyed along with their creations. The disciples said to him, "Master, why are you laughing at [our] prayer? Immediately there was a disturbance among [the] Jews, more than […] Their high priests grumbled because he'd gone into the guest room to pray. In the Gospel of John, when asked about the traitor, Jesus states: "It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish." Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Kasser and Wurst reconstruct "the twelve […] 24 […]" (op. And he said, '[Let a] luminous realm come into being,' and it came into being. When they said this, [they] fell silent because they were troubled. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The following translation has been committed to the public domain and may be freely copied and used, changed or unchanged, for any purpose. And that's how he created the rest of the realms of light. National Geographic stories take you on a journey that’s always enlightening, often surprising, and unfailingly fascinating. cit., pp. And the twelve realms of the twelve luminaries make up their father, with six heavens for each realm so there are seventy-two heavens for the seventy-two luminaries, and for each one 50 [of them five] firmaments [for a total of] three hundred sixty [firmaments. The Opportunity He Was Given. . 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