The Gospel of Judas (2006)
One of the most important recent finds in Biblical archaeology is uncovered in this National Geographic exclusive. The Gospel of Judas gives a different view of the relationship between Jesus and Judas, offering new insights into the disciple who betrayed Jesus. Unlike the accounts in the canonical Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, in which Judas is portrayed as a reviled traitor, this newly discovered Gospel portrays Judas as acting at Jesus' request when he hands Jesus over to the authorities.
Primary Title
- The Gospel of Judas
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 20 August 2011
Release Year
- 2006
Start Time
- 02 : 30
Finish Time
- 03 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- National Geographic Channel
Programme Description
- One of the most important recent finds in Biblical archaeology is uncovered in this National Geographic exclusive. The Gospel of Judas gives a different view of the relationship between Jesus and Judas, offering new insights into the disciple who betrayed Jesus. Unlike the accounts in the canonical Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, in which Judas is portrayed as a reviled traitor, this newly discovered Gospel portrays Judas as acting at Jesus' request when he hands Jesus over to the authorities.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Gospel of Judas (Coptic Gospel) History
- Documentary films--United States
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- Religious
Hosts
- Peter Coyote (Narrator)
Contributors
- James Barrat (Producer)
- James Barrat (Director)
- National Geographic Television and Film (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Gospel of Judas (Coptic Gospel) History
- Documentary films--United States