Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity

The instant New York Times bestseller interpreting the controversial long-lost gospel

The recently unearthed Gospel of Judas is a source of fascination for biblical scholars and lay Christians alike. Now two leading experts on the Gnostic gospels tackle the important questions posed by its discovery, including: How could any Christian imagine Judas to be Jesus' favorite? And what kind of vision of God does the author offer? Working from Karen L. King's brilliant new translation, Elaine Pagels and King provide the context necessary for considering its meaning. Reading Judas plunges into the heart of Christianity itself and will stand as the definitive look at the gospel for years to come.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 03/01/2008
ISBN: 9780143113164
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 7.74h x 5.24w x 0.59d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 03/23/2008 pg. 24