Judas and Jesus: Two Faces of a Single Revelation by Jean-Yves Leloup (English)

Description: Judas and Jesus by Jean-Yves Leloup Presents a radical reinterpretation of the relationship of Jesus and Judas which re-examines the role and the purpose Judas played in the Crucifixion story. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A 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. Back Cover RELIGION / CHRISTIAN STUDIESThe 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.In this reconstruction, based on these classic texts, Leloup offers an alternative explanation for Judass actions, complete with illustrative dialogue. 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 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 momentof his ultimate extremity, Judas receives Jesuss 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. Author Biography 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. Table of Contents Publishers Note to the Reader1 Childhood 2 Zealot 3 Capernaum 4 Teachings 5 Healing 6 One of the Twelve 7 A Demon8 The Wild Ass9 The Gospel according to Judas 10 Yeshua the Zealot 11 The Adulteress 12 Money 13 Transfiguration 14 Encounter in the Desert15 Jerusalem 16 Lazarus 17 Bethany 18 An Unexpected Messiah 19 The Last Supper 20 The Arrest 21 The Praetorium 22 Behold, the Man 23 Death 24 ResurrectionAppendix A: Reflections on an EnigmaAppendix B: Gospel References Review "Judas and Jesus does offer some interesting insights into the role of Judas as essential to the mission of Jesus, and as such, within each of us, our own redemption." * Mark Stavish, Institute for Hermetic Studies, March 2007 *"Overall it is quite informative and thought provoking, and I would recommend it for Christian and non-Christian readers alike." * D. Tigermoon, The Pagan Review, Nov 2007 * Long Description A 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 itmeaning--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. Review Quote "Overall it is quite informative and thought provoking, and I would recommend it for Christian and non-Christian readers alike." Excerpt from Book from Chapter 4 Teachings Judas was taken aback by the implications of Simons words and attitude. This needed further questioning. "What do you mean? Are you speaking of this rabbi of Nazareth? Do you really take him for the Messiah, the Messenger of God? Is he one of us?" "There is no doubt about it," Simon replied. "Only yesterday I heard him say this to the crowd: Do not believe that I have come to bring peace on Earth. I bring not peace, but the sword. I have come to set son against father, daughter against mother, and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law. A persons own family shall be his enemies." These words struck a deep chord in Judas, and reassured him. "Does he carry the dagger?" "No. But his words cut deeper than the sharpest dagger! He has confronted the most eminent authorities, calling them whitewashed tombs and ravaging wolves. He has learned well the teaching of his cousin Yohanan, yet he is much clearer. Whoever is not with me is against me, he says. And he also says, Whoever loves his father or his mother more than me is not worthy to be my disciple. " "So he really claims to be the Messiah!" "Well, at any rate, he has the authority of the Messiah. No one has ever spoken like this man." "But he seems to have no respect for the family. For most of us Jews, family is sacred." "He speaks of another family. The other day, his brothers, his sisters, and his mother came to Nazareth, where he was preaching, and asked to speak to him privately. When he was informed of this, he exclaimed: Who are my mother, my sister, and my brother? My brothers and sisters are right here before me: those who live the Word of God. They are my true family." Now Judas was thrilled. Finally, here was a teacher who did not exalt the family or domestic bliss or even happiness as the supreme goal of human life! Only one consideration troubled him about this man: Was he married? According to Jewish law, he would have to be if he was a real rabbi who teaches in the synagogue. An unmarried man is considered incomplete and is not allowed to teach there. When Judas alluded to this, Simon gave a coarse laugh. "Incomplete? I dont see how he could be, surrounded by all those beautiful women the way he is! But because were on the subject, I must admit this is one of the few considerations about him that makes me uncomfortable. Its not fitting for a warrior to be surrounded by women like that. It can only sap his vital force, given that women are not allowed to study scripture. But he says that women are like us, that God created us equal, to be side by side. Women are also waiting for the Messiah. "But I havent really answered your question because Im not sure. He may or may not have a special woman companion, but its clear that he has preferences: That beauty called Miriam of Magdala seems especially intimate with him. Shes also very intelligent--but she doesnt seem to use this intimacy to stand out from the other women. And Yeshua himself has said that he does not love Miriam more than Martha, Joanna, or Susanna. He clearly prefers her company, but he loves them all equally." Judas was shocked by this kind of freedom. "But how does he deal with legitimate jealousy? Isnt he taking liberties with the Law? Isnt this just another case of choosing the scriptures we like and throwing out the rest?" "Absolutely not," Simon replied. And he recounted Yeshuas words: Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then violates even the least of these commandments and teaches men to do so shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who practices them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Judas was reassured by these words. After a pause, Simon added: "Fundamentally, Yeshua follows the Law, but in a different way. There seems to be more lightness in his way. For example, in his view, living with a woman is not an obligation or a duty, but a choice we make--out of happiness, perhaps . . ." "Happiness?" Judas exclaimed. "What happiness can we expect from a woman? Pleasure, yes--but for how long? We are not mere animals! The burden of the Law must be heavy for us. How can he claim to make it light?" "By infusing it with love and consciousness," Simon answered gently. "Love? What do you mean by that?" For Judas, this word had little meaning or significance. "Is not our very first commandment that of love? You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, your soul, and your might . . . " "Yes," Judas replied, "but isnt this commandment speaking of a difficult love, one that is a duty? I dont see anything light about it. If we do not love God, we shall be punished." "Rabbi Yeshua says that love of God is not a duty, but an expression of our freedom, of our refusal to lose ourselves in the illusory realities of this ephemeral world. He says that the words You shall love mean a process of becoming--not an obligation to be obeyed, but a hope." "Hah! Now I begin to understand. Your Messiah is an artful musician! He has kept the words of the Torah, but changed the melody. Simon, I confess I am at a loss. Your teacher both fascinates and repulses me. Tell me how I can meet him. I want to hear his music for myself and see whether it sounds false to my ears. I think already that it will, for great rigor and great lightness cannot go together. It seems to me that your Messiah has yet to make his choice between following happiness or following the Law. If so, he is only adding more trouble to our troubles. How many Roman soldiers has he rid us of and sent to the Valley of Gehenna? In spite of his righteous anger, this enchanting preacher of yours seems a little soft to me. How can I be sure hes not just another name to be added to the list of all those wretched pretender Messiahs?" "Come and see for yourself," Simon replied. Details ISBN1594771669 Short Title JUDAS & JESUS Language English Translator Joseph Rowe ISBN-10 1594771669 ISBN-13 9781594771668 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2007 Imprint Inner Traditions Bear and Company Subtitle Two Faces of a Single Revelation Place of Publication Rochester, VT Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781594771668 UK Release Date 2007-01-30 NZ Release Date 2007-01-30 US Release Date 2007-01-30 Author Jean-Yves Leloup Pages 192 Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company Publication Date 2007-01-30 Audience General AU Release Date 2007-07-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11551899;

Price: 41.94 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2024-12-06T03:11:23.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD