Gospel of Judas
Following are excerpts from an early Christian manuscript known as the Gospel of Judas, as translated by a team led by Rodolphe Kasser and provided by the National Geographic Society:
The secret account of the revelation that Jesus spoke in conversation with Judas Iscariot during a week three days before he celebrated Passover.
When Jesus appeared on earth, he performed miracles and great wonders for the salvation of humanity. And since some [walked] in the way of righteousness while others walked in their transgressions, the 12 disciples were called.
He began to speak with them about the mysteries beyond the world and what would take place at the end....
Knowing that Judas was reflecting upon something that was exalted, Jesus said to him, "Step away from the others and I shall tell you the mysteries of the kingdom. It is possible for you to reach it, but you will grieve a great deal. For someone else will replace you, in order that the 12 [disciples] may again come to completion with their god."
The secret account of the revelation that Jesus spoke in conversation with Judas Iscariot during a week three days before he celebrated Passover.
When Jesus appeared on earth, he performed miracles and great wonders for the salvation of humanity. And since some [walked] in the way of righteousness while others walked in their transgressions, the 12 disciples were called.
He began to speak with them about the mysteries beyond the world and what would take place at the end....
Knowing that Judas was reflecting upon something that was exalted, Jesus said to him, "Step away from the others and I shall tell you the mysteries of the kingdom. It is possible for you to reach it, but you will grieve a great deal. For someone else will replace you, in order that the 12 [disciples] may again come to completion with their god."
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