The Gospel of Judas (2006)
It’s a revelation conjuring heated debate: According to a recently translated ancient text called the Gospel of Judas, the disciple infamous for betraying Jesus may well have been Christ’s most faithful servant and—because the Savior asked him to—accepted perpetual disgrace to bring about Jesus' death. Explore the mysticism of early Gnostic thought expressed in words written on a 1,700-year-old leather-bound papyrus. Hear the interpretations of four biblical scholars. Follow this fragile document from its discovery in Egypt to its translation and ultimate presentation to the world. And share your thoughts on the Gospel of Judas.
Director: James Barrat
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 5, 2006
Cast
- Peter Coyote
- Peter Coyote - Narrator
- Bahran Aloui - Jesus
- Taoufic Bahri - Egyptian Dealer
- Omar Bey - Peter
- Monc Ed Becheikh - Irenaeus
- Ahmed Hafiene - Gospel Reader
Music: Christopher Mangum
Editing: Emmanuel Mairesse
Production: National Geographic
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Barrat
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gospel of Judas about?
- It’s a revelation conjuring heated debate: According to a recently translated ancient text called the Gospel of Judas, the disciple infamous for betraying Jesus may well have been Christ’s most faithful servant and—because the Savior asked him to—accepted perpetual disgrace to bring about Jesus' death. Explore the mysticism of early Gnostic thought expressed in words written on a 1,700-year-old leather-bound papyrus. Hear the interpretations of four biblical scholars. Follow this fragile document from its discovery in Egypt to its translation and ultimate presentation to the world. And share your thoughts on the Gospel of Judas.
- Who directed The Gospel of Judas?
- The Gospel of Judas was directed by James Barrat.
- Who stars in The Gospel of Judas?
- The Gospel of Judas stars Peter Coyote, Peter Coyote, Bahran Aloui, Taoufic Bahri, Omar Bey, Monc Ed Becheikh.
- How long is The Gospel of Judas?
- The Gospel of Judas has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Gospel of Judas?
- The Gospel of Judas is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Gospel of Judas produced?
- The Gospel of Judas was produced in United States of America.