Skip to content

Judas and Jesus: Two Faces of a Single Revelation
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Judas and Jesus: Two Faces of a Single Revelation Soft cover - 2007

by Jean-Yves Leloup

  • Used
  • very good
  • first

Description

USA: Inner Traditions. radical reinterpretation of the relationship of Judas and Jesus · Reexamines the role and the purpose the key figure of Judas played in the crucifixion story · Reveals how Judas was betrayed by Jesus, and how, taken to the limits of his humanity, he lost everything he most cherished on the path to his true self The familiar story of Judas, betrayer of Jesus, is striking because of its incomprehensibility. Why would one of Christs disciples and companions of the heart deliver him up to his enemies and a barbarous, ignominious, and certain death for thirty pieces of silver? Jean-Yves Leloups careful investigation of the gospels, various apocryphal texts, and most importantly the Coptic codex known as the Gospel of Judas, leads him to conclude that there is more to the familiar story of Judas than a simple demonstration, viewed through one man, of humanitys inherent failings. The betrayal of Jesus to the Romans was Jesuss idea, explains Leloup. Jesus persuaded Judas to play the role of evil in humankind by telling him that this enactment was crucial to Gods plan and would set Judas by Jesuss side for eternity: There where I am, spoke Jesus to Judas, is where I wish you, too, to be. But to get there, Judas--a metaphorical representation of the darker side present in all human beings and the shadow counterpart to his Messiah dying on the cross-- must first shed all his human qualities. His failings of greed, deceit, and cowardice--and even his faith and hope--are washed away in the despair that engulfs him. A parallel moment occurs for Jesus on the cross, when he comes to know the despair of separation from God. The moment Judas loses his life and all that gave it meaning--his God, his law, his justice, his Messiah--is the very moment he finds that which cannot be discarded--life eternal. Thus, in the moment of his ultimate extremity, Judas receives Jesuss true message and his intended gift. light foxing to ege . Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 2007.
Used - Very Good
NZ$25.37
NZ$38.05 Shipping to USA
Standard delivery: 21 to 42 days
More Shipping Options
Ships from thelondonbookworm.com (Aberdeen, United Kingdom)
The BIBLIO Guarantee | Ask Seller a Question

Details

  • Title Judas and Jesus: Two Faces of a Single Revelation
  • Author Jean-Yves Leloup
  • Binding Soft cover
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Inner Traditions, USA
  • Date 2007
  • Features Bibliography, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 112323
  • ISBN 9781594771668 / 1594771669
  • Weight 0.62 lbs (0.28 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6.04 x 0.5 in (22.86 x 15.34 x 1.27 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Library of Congress subjects Jesus Christ, Judas Iscariot
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006030467
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About thelondonbookworm.com Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Specializing in: Adult Books, Childrens, Cookery, Education Literature, Fantasy, Modern First Editions, Romantic Novels, Science Fiction
Biblio member since 2005
Seller rating: This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

The londonbookworm.com is a mail order and internet business specialising in Modern First Editions, Academic scholarly and out of print books and lots of other topics. Guaranteed to get first class service and lots of helpful advice

Terms of Sale:

Postage costs are as follows: UK £4.50 paperback ï £6.00 hardback.Europe£ 5 paperback £4.50hardback US £ 8.00 surface £10 Airmail ïRest of World £9.00 Airmail Books can only be returned within 7 days if they are incorrectly described. As part of our service, if on receipt of your order you think that the condition of the book(s) you have received are not as described, a refund will be made on receipt of the returned book(s), based on the following criteria: We receive notification from you within 2 days of you receiving the order that you wish to return the book(s). The book(s) are returned to us within 7 days from receipt (proof of postage may be required). The book(s) have not been damaged or defaced whilst in your care.

Browse books from thelondonbookworm.com

From the rear cover

RELIGION / CHRISTIAN STUDIESThe familiar story of Judas, betrayer of Jesus, is striking because of its incomprehensibility. Why would one of Christ's disciples and companions of the heart deliver him up to his enemies and a barbarous, ignominious, and certain death for thirty pieces of silver? Jean-Yves Leloup's careful investigation of the gospels, various apocryphal texts, and most importantly the Coptic codex known as the Gospel of Judas leads him to conclude that there is more to the familiar story of Judas than a simple demonstration, viewed through one man, of humanity's inherent failings.In this reconstruction, based on these classic texts, Leloup offers an alternative explanation for Judas's actions, complete with illustrative dialogue. The betrayal of Jesus to the Romans was Jesus's idea, explains Leloup. Jesus persuaded Judas to play the role of "evil" in humankind by telling him that this enactment was crucial to God's plan and would set Judas by Jesus's side in eternity: "There where I am," spoke Jesus to Judas, "is where I wish you, too, to be."But to get there, Judas--a metaphorical representation of the darker side present in all human beings and the "shadow" counterpart to his Messiah dying on the cross--must first shed all his human qualities. His failings of greed, deceit, and cowardice--and even his faith and hope--are washed away in the despair that engulfs him. A parallel moment occurs for Jesus on the cross, when he comes to know the despair of separation from God. The moment Judas "loses" his life and all that gave it meaning--his God, his law, his justice, his Messiah--is the very moment he finds that which cannot be discarded--life eternal. Thus, in the moment of his ultimate extremity, Judas receives Jesus's true message and his intended gift.JEAN-YVES LELOUP is a theologian and founder of the Institute of Other Civilization Studies and the International College of Therapists. His other books include The Sacred Embrace of Jesus and Mary, The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, The Gospel of Philip, and The Gospel of Thomas. He lives in France.

About the author

Jean-Yves Leloup is a theologian and founder of the Institute of Other Civilization Studies and the International College of Therapists. His other books include The Sacred Embrace of Jesus and Mary, The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, The Gospel of Philip, and The Gospel of Thomas. He lives in France.

Hang on… we’re fetching the requested page.