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III. The Literary Background
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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Preface xi
- Acknowledgments xiii
- List of Abbreviations and Editorial Signs xv
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Introduction
- I. The Testimonia to and Coptic Text of The Gospel of Judas 1
- II. The Date and Sectarian Context 12
- III. The Literary Background 17
- IV. Major Themes in the Interpretation of The Gospel of Judas 31
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Bibliography
- Introduction 63
- Translation 79
- Introduction 79
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Notes and comments
- Incipit (33.1–6) 89
- Prologue: The Earthly Ministry of Jesus (33.6–21) 98
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Four Appearances of Jesus
- First Appearance: Judas’s Recognition of Jesus (33.22–36.10) 107
- Second Appearance: The Mighty and Holy Race (36.11–37.20) 118
- Third Appearance: The Disciples’ Dream and Its Interpretations (37.20–44.14) 123
- Fourth Appearance: Judas’s Vision (44.15–46.4) 152
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Erotapokriseis (Questions and Answers)
- 1. The Domination of the Rulers and the Rule of Judas (46.5–53.7) 159
- 2. The Life Span of Humanity (53.8–16) 200
- 3. The Fate of the Human Spirit (53.16–54.12) 202
- 4. The Corruption of Humanity (54.13–55.14) 208
- 5. The Destruction of the Stars (55.15–22) 213
- 6. The Fate of the Baptized (55.23–57.15) 216
- Conclusion of the Dialogues (57.16–58.6) 230
- Epilogue: Judas Hands Jesus Over (58.6–26) 234
- Index of Subjects 239
- Index of Modern Authors 246
- Index of Ancient Sources 250
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Preface xi
- Acknowledgments xiii
- List of Abbreviations and Editorial Signs xv
-
Introduction
- I. The Testimonia to and Coptic Text of The Gospel of Judas 1
- II. The Date and Sectarian Context 12
- III. The Literary Background 17
- IV. Major Themes in the Interpretation of The Gospel of Judas 31
-
Bibliography
- Introduction 63
- Translation 79
- Introduction 79
-
Notes and comments
- Incipit (33.1–6) 89
- Prologue: The Earthly Ministry of Jesus (33.6–21) 98
-
Four Appearances of Jesus
- First Appearance: Judas’s Recognition of Jesus (33.22–36.10) 107
- Second Appearance: The Mighty and Holy Race (36.11–37.20) 118
- Third Appearance: The Disciples’ Dream and Its Interpretations (37.20–44.14) 123
- Fourth Appearance: Judas’s Vision (44.15–46.4) 152
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Erotapokriseis (Questions and Answers)
- 1. The Domination of the Rulers and the Rule of Judas (46.5–53.7) 159
- 2. The Life Span of Humanity (53.8–16) 200
- 3. The Fate of the Human Spirit (53.16–54.12) 202
- 4. The Corruption of Humanity (54.13–55.14) 208
- 5. The Destruction of the Stars (55.15–22) 213
- 6. The Fate of the Baptized (55.23–57.15) 216
- Conclusion of the Dialogues (57.16–58.6) 230
- Epilogue: Judas Hands Jesus Over (58.6–26) 234
- Index of Subjects 239
- Index of Modern Authors 246
- Index of Ancient Sources 250