Judas: Betrayer or Friend of Jesus? - Couverture souple

Klassen, William

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0800637348 ISBN 13 : 9780800637347

Editeur : Augsburg Fortress Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

This fascinating books sifts the evidence and startlingly concludes that in the earliest sources Judas was not a traitor. While the name Judas Iscariot evokes horror among many people, Klassen argues persuasively that Judas may have meant no harm in handing over Jesus to the religious authorities. The book traces the ways in which Judas is portrayed by the four writers of the gospels, showing how the picture was increasingly demonized as the later gospels were written.This is the most important study in English of Judas within the context of first-century Judaism. Klassen shows by rich reference to literature of both the ancient period and later times how the concept of Judas as traitor emerged.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

William Klassen has taught New Testament in the United States, Canada, and Jerusalem. He is also the author of Love of Enemies: The Way to Peace (Fortress Press, 1984) and The Forgiving Community (1966).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0800637348
• ISBN 13: 9780800637347
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 252
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• Personne responsable: non disponible