Étude 1 sur 5 · Judas l’Iscariot, le traitre est identifié

  1. Étude 1 : Judas l’Iscariot, le traitre est identifié
  2. Étude 2 : Le baiser de Judas ?
  3. Étude 3 : Le salaire de Judas ?
  4. Étude 4 : La mort de Judas ?
  5. Étude 5 : Le champ du sang ?

The last day up to the crucifixion

  • Judas Iscariot, the traitor, is identified

    This article explores the betrayal of Judas Iscariot at the last Passover meal with Jesus. By analyzing the Gospel accounts, it highlights the disciples’ reactions and the theological implications of this crucial event in Jerusalem.

    John 13.2-3 (King James Version) :
    And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
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Contradictions

  • Judas's kiss?

    The article discusses narrative differences between the Gospels concerning Judas kissing Jesus. Matthew, Mark, and Luke explicitly recount the event, while John omits it, offering another perspective. This difference is seen as complementary, enriching understanding of Jesus' arrest.

    Mark 14.44-45 (King James Version) :
    And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
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  • Judas's pay?

    The article analyses an apparent contradiction in the Bible concerning the use of Judas' money. The Gospels present two perspectives on responsibility for, and attribution of, the purchase of a field, emphasising that there is no genuine contradiction but a coherent account that is more symbolic than literal.

    Matthew 27.5 (King James Version) :
    And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.
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  • The death of Judas?

    This article examines Judas Iscariot's death, described differently in Matthew and Acts. Although these accounts seem contradictory, reading them together shows that they complement each other. Matthew speaks of Judas' hanging, while Acts describes the fall of his body, forming a coherent account.

    Acts 1.18 (King James Version) :
    Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
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  • The field of blood?

    The article analyzes why the "Field of Blood" bears that name, drawing on the accounts in Matthew and Acts. These accounts do not contradict one another but offer theological and popular perspectives: the purchase with "blood money" and Judas's death.

    Matthew 27.8 (King James Version) :
    Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.
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