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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Judas in the Bible. 1 See Jude, Saint . 2 Judas Maccabeus: see Maccabees . 3 See Judas Iscariot . 4 See Judah 1 (of which Judas is the Greek form). 5 In the Acts of the Apostles, owner of a house in Damascus where St. Paul went after his conversion. 6 See Judas Barsabas . 7 In the Gospels, "brother" of Jesus. Author not available, JUDAS. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Judas
Judas one of the twelve Apostles; full name Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ to the Jewish authorities in...suicide by hanging, and was buried in the potter 's field. Judas Bible an early 17th century translation in which Judas appears... Read more

Judas Iscariot
...who betrayed Jesus . He was one of the original 12 disciples. Judas made a deal with the Jewish authorities to betray Jesus into their...link him to the Sicarii, a band of radical Jewish terrorists. Judas Iscariot Judas Iscariot Judas Iscariot Read more

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	Book Review: My name was Judas: Gethsemane revisited ; MY NAME WAS JUDAS by CK Stead, Harvill Secker, 256pp, GBP 16.99 THE STORY OF JUDAS IS-cariot is so dramatic, his character so mysterious...fiction that is remarkable, intelligent and moving. His Judas is almost completely credible and sympathetic. The... Read more
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