Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-180).
Introduction: The Vilification and Redemption of a Disciple of Jesus -- 1) Judas in the New Testament -- 2. The Gospel of Judas -- 3. Judas in the Dialogue of the Savior -- 4. The follower without a name in the Concept of Our Great Power -- 5. The traitor in the "Round Dance of the Cross" -- 6. Judas the Diabolical in Other Christian Texts -- 7. Traitors before Judas.
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A complete collection of the ancient texts attributed to Judas Iscariot offers insight into theories that the biblical betrayer was actually Jesus's most trusted companion and may have been innocent of the acts for which he has been historically condemned.