The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot

A New Look at the Betrayer and Betrayed

By: Bart D. Ehrman

Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris

Lost for nearly 1,700 years, newly restored and authenticated, the Gospel of Judas presents a very different view of the relationship between Jesus and Judas. Rather than paint Judas as a traitor, it portrays him as acting at Jesus' request.

A National Geographic special introduced tens of millions of viewers to one of the most important biblical discoveries of modern times. Now a leading historian of the early church (and a featured commentator in the special) offers the first comprehensive account of the gospel, revealing what it contains and why it is so important for believers around the world.

Ehrman recounts the fascinating story of where and how this ancient parchment document was discovered, how it moved around among antiquities dealers, and how it came to be restored and translated. He gives a complete and clear account of what the book teaches, and he shows how it relates to other gospel texts, including the Gnostic texts of early Christianity. Finally, he describes what we can now say about the historical Judas and his relationship with Jesus.

The Gospel of Judas raises many questions. Ehrman provides illuminating and authoritative answers.

©2006 Bart D. Ehrman (P)2006 HighBridge Company

Critic reviews

"In typically brilliant fashion...Ehrman's fast-paced study introduces us engagingly to the Gospel of Judas." (Publishers Weekly)

A cogent and articulate story

This story a clearheaded account of a subject that is polluted with ingrained prejudices. It was read very well, and the content was great.

Not Ehrman's best

Great book but not a page turner like Forged or Jesus Interrupted. The music and double narrators got annoying.

Great

An Excellent and fascinating story revealing that some early Christians had a completely different perspective of Judas. Highly recommended for anyone interested in early Christian history.
Dennis Boutsikaris does an outstanding job at narrating; his style is warm and conversational.

Judas's book

interesting and convincing when vertically view as an alternative to everything we have been told.

2nd best Erhman book I've read

Not because of the content around the Gospel of Judas. I generally find gnostic mumbo jumbo boring and that chapter was just that. No fault to Erhman. But the ancient and modern history he brings out was fascinating. The last two chapters were the best. Books that shift the way you look at the world or blow your mind are the best. Best ive ever read from him was lost Christianities