Contents 33 the hidden discourse of the pronouncement in which jesus spoke with judas iscariot for eight days, three days before he celebrated passover. The filmmaker cowrote, directed, and produced the documentary special the gospel of judas, which aired in 2006 with high ratings for the national geographic channel. A bishop named irenaeus removed the judas gospel from official church scriptures along with other gnostic gospels during the second century a. If the gospel itself is disappointing, the story of the document since its initial discovery is something else altogether. Combining dramatic recreations and insightful analysis by the worlds foremost experts, they ask and answer the question. The only copy of the gospel of judas known to exist is a coptic language text that has been carbon dated to ad 280, plus or minus 60 years. The television program the gospel of judas, airing on the national geographic channel, does a good job of providing historical context.
The gospel of judas was discovered in the 1970s in an egyptian cave. In 2007, the national geographic society published the critical edition of the. I saw this documentary on australian pay tv about 10 years ago. Sep, 2006 the socalled gospel of judas was written by the gnostic cult. An excellent documentary about the gnostic gospel of judas iscariot. The completion of the restoration and translation was announced by the national geographic society at a news conference in washington, d. Gospel of judas, apocryphal christian scripture from the 2nd century ad attributed to the apostle judas iscariot. Gospel of judas the theological implications of this important biblical document are explored by scholars and scientists.
Knowing that judas was reflecting upon something that was exalted, jesus said. Amid much publicity last year, the national geographic society announced that a lost 3rdcentury religious text had been found, the gospel of judas iscariot. What did you think of the national geographic channels show the gospel of judas. The documentary is a real eyeopener, and will explain in much detail the humble beginnings of. Unfortunately, the special was below standard in its scholarly representation of both sides of the argument on the validity of the new testament gospels as well as the gospel of judas. The documentary is a 90 minute film by national geographic. Unfortunately, the special was below standard in its scholarly representation of both sides of the argumenton the validity of the new testament gospels as well as the gospel of judas. Mar 24, 2020 gospel of judas, apocryphal christian scripture from the 2nd century ad attributed to the apostle judas iscariot. Gospel of judas on national geographic channel traces the story of this important biblical document from its archaeological discovery and authentication process, through to. The only known surviving copy of the gospel was found in a codex, or ancient book. The gospel of judas is part of an ancient coptic egyptian codex which dates from around the third century ad. Dec 02, 2007 amid much publicity last year, the national geographic society announced that a lost 3rdcentury religious text had been found, the gospel of judas iscariot.
The story appeared as headline news in dozens of major newspapers around the world and was the topic of discussion in a variety. The gospel of judas was translated by rodolphe kasser, marvin meyer, gregor wurst and francois gaudard into a book by national geographic society in 2006. On april 9, national geographic aired the special on the gospel of judas. Mar 25, 20 hoping to piggyback on the success of national geographic channels take on bill o. Film version to air globally on national geographic channels in 2014 washington, d. Although discovered in the 1970s, the portion called the gospel of judas has only recently been restored and translated by scholars the completion of the restoration and translation was announced by the national geographic society at a news conference in washington. Buy a cheap copy of the gospel of judas book by national geographic society. National geographic national geographic has revealed the starstudded and diverse cast of its upcoming television production of the bestselling book. Apr 06, 2006 the only known surviving copy of the gospel was found in a codex, or ancient book, that dates back to the third or fourth century a. The book of acts was written by luke well after he wrote the gospel of luke. Jun 21, 2016 the gospel of judas caused a huge stir when national geographic published it back in 2006. Plus these guys were students of the original 11plus mattias and paul and they. Nat geo teams up again with ridley scott and bill oreilly for killing jesus. Promotion of the national geographic program and book ignores.
On april 9, the national geographic channel aired a twohour special on the gospel of judas. But to this day, misconceptions about this text abound. The gospel of judas by national geographic society. Of course, a swarm of bible scholiars will magically appear to trumpet the authenticity of the incredible, astonishing and amazing gosbull of. National geographic channel to produce killing jesus movie. The gospel of judas book by national geographic society. The gospel of judas has been translated from its original coptic to clear prose, and is accompanied by commentary that explains its fascinating history in the context of the early church, offering a whole new way of understanding the message of jesus christ. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the lost gospel of judas iscariot. The national geographic channel, the gospel of judas, produced and directed by. National geographics killing jesus miniseries features.
Ngc has a rich history of producing thoughtprovoking programming on religious topics, such as the highly regarded special gospel of judas. Opinion what the gospel of judas really says the new. Bart ehrman the lost gospel of judas iscariot the recent national geographic special on the gospel of judas was a major media event, introducing to tens of millions of viewers one of the most important biblical discoveries of modern times. Mar 29, 20 the gospel of judas was translated by rodolphe kasser, marvin meyer, gregor wurst and francois gaudard into a book by national geographic society in 2006. The timing of the national geographic special with the beginning of. The national geographic society has once more attempted to capitalize upon the name of jesus christ by a promotion of the socalled gospel of judas in recent interviews, publications, etc. Until recently, no institutions were willing to pay the exorbitant fee to get the manuscript due to its dubious origin.
Hidden away in a cavern in middle egypt, the codex or book containing the gospel was discovered by farmers in the 1970s. A foundation in switzerland eventually purchased the codex to release its content. The gospel of judas by national geographic society, hardcover. The story appeared as headline news in dozens of major newspapers around the world and was the topic of discussion in a variety of news. Thursday april 6, 2006, the national geographic society held a press conference at its washington dc headquarters and announced to some 120 news media the recovery, restoration, and translation of the gospel of judas. After four years of restoration and translation, the gospel of judas was revealed in a muchhyped national geographic channel special on palm sunday, april 9, 2006. Gospel of judas on national geographic channel national geographic explores the people, places and events of our world.
It has been suggested that the text derives from an earlier greek version. The quest for the gospel of judas iscariot national geographic society. Although lost for centuries, the gospel of judas was known to have existed because it was. Lost gospel of judas discussed at rse part 2 duration. In the intervening years the papyrus codex was bought and sold by. Nonmedia questions not sure where to send your question. The gospel of judas is a gnostic text of the late second or third century that. Now a new gospel has been unveiled by the national geographic. Film version to air globally on national geographic channels in 2014. Gospel of judas on national geographic channel traces the story of this important biblical document from its archaeological discovery and authentication process, through to its implications for christian belief. If you missed the april 9 th airing, don t worry, the national geographic channel has many reruns scheduled. Watch full episodes, specials and documentaries with national geographic tv channel online. Nat geo teams up again with ridley scott and bill oreilly.
What did you think of the national geographic channels. The gospel of judas was never recognized by the church as being inspired. A longlost gospel that casts judas as a coconspirator of jesus, rather than a betrayer, was ruled most likely authentic in 2006. National geographic provides exclusive access to the documents and evidence that traces the incredible story of what has happened to the gospel of judas since it was found. The full story of the discovery and restoration of the gospel of judas can be seen on the national geographic channel. Assisted by a grant from gateway founder ted waitt, the national geographic society has been involved in restoring the manuscript and translating it from coptic into english. The gospel of judas caused a huge stir when national geographic published it back in 2006. Killing jesus is a scott free production, based on the bestselling book of the same name by bill oreilly, set to premiere globally on the national geographic channel in 2015. The gospel of judas npr coverage of the gospel of judas by national geographic society, rodolphe kasser, marvin meyer, gregor wurst, and bart d. Truth behind gospel of judas revealed in ancient inks. Take a look at historys most reviled villain from an entirely new perspective as national geographic filmmakers uncover startling new evidence that offers a heroic slant to the timeless tale of ultimate betrayal. The gospel advances a gnostic cosmology and portrays judas in a positive light as the only apostle who fully understands jesus teachings. Now, scientists reveal they couldnt have made the call without a. In 2010, barrat was the producer and director for the pbs nova documentary extreme cave diving.
A translation of the text was first published in early 2006 by the national geographic society. The content consists of conversations between jesus. What is the true history of the gospel of judas, and how may the text. What did you think of the national geographic channels show. In this article, australian christian scholar, gary young ph. Truth behind gospel of judas revealed in ancient inks live. But, im always happy to see history unraveled, and things explained to iron out centuries of misunderstanding. According to national geographic website on the gospel of judas page, it says that. The gospel of judas online full episodes of season 1 yidio. The documentary is a real eyeopener, and will explain in much detail the humble beginnings of christianity. The lost gospel of judas iscariot internet archive. The gospel of judas caused a huge stir when national geographic.
An ad for the judas special says, the gospel of judas is an exclusive. Hoping to piggyback on the success of national geographic channels take on bill oreillys bestseller killing lincoln, the network is again partnering with ridley scott and oreilly on killing. The gospel reported an interesting twist on the events surrounding the crucifixion of jesus of nazareth. Unfortunately, the special was below standard in its scholarly representation.
Opinion what the gospel of judas really says the new york. Hidden for 1700 years, the gospel of judas now offers a surprising. The gospel of judas national geographic channel asia. National geographic museum, explorers, grants, research, national geographic live. To view this site, you need to have javascript enabled in your browser, and either the flash plugin or an html5video enabled browser. An ad for the judas special says, the gospel of judas is an exclusive, twohour global television event that traces the incredible story of one of the most important finds in biblical archaeology. National geographic national geographic has revealed the starstudded and diverse cast of its upcoming television production of the bestselling book, killing jesus. Together with the letter of peter to phillip, james, and a book of allogenes from codex tchacos. Translations of the gospel of judas are by rodolphe kasser, marvin meyer, and gregor wurst, in collaboration with francois gaudard, in the gospel of judas washington, d. The gospel of judas this translation is by david brakke and is intended only for the use of his students. I first heard about it on npr some ten years ago, or thereabouts, and thought to myself ah, maybe christianity can straighten itself out now.