She is the author of several books, including reading judas. The gospel of judas and the shaping of early christianity 2007, elaine pagels and karen king offer early thoughts on the gospel of judas and its significance. Reading judas plunges into the heart of christianity itself and will stand as the definitive look at the gospel for years to come. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity 97801431164 by elaine pagels, karen l. King, pagels has written a new book, reading judas. A gnostic gospel presents the traitor judas as a hero who helped jesus fulfill his destiny. Gospel of judas edited by rodolphe kasser, marvin meyer, and gregor wurst the gospel of judas is a gnostic gospel whose content consists of conversations between the disciple judas iscariot and jesus christ. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity, co authored with karen king, viking penguin, new york, 2007. The secret gospel of thomas, and the gnostic gospels, winner of the national book critics circle award and the national book award. Pagels relies on these texts, as well as canonical christian scripture, to explore in a highly accessible manner the historical context within which the the book of revelations was written and the choices made at the many forks in the road along the way to the establishment of modern creedal christianity. Books by elaine pagels author of the gnostic gospels.
Elaine pagelss most popular book is the gnostic gospels. Presented with the elegance, insight, and accessibility that has made pagels and king the leading voices in this. The secret gospel of thomas 2003, and why religion a personal story 2018. In any case, she got me intrigued about the gnostic gospels so i tried listening to this book and its more of the same. The secret gospel of thomas, and the gnostic gospels. Scholar elaine pagels explores the gnostic gospels. King, is a translation of the gospel of judas with important notes to the translation. But to this day, misconceptions about this text abound. Pagels has conducted extensive research into early christianity and gnosticism. Book of revelation is a multipurpose story youtube. Mar 14, 2007 religion scholars elaine pagels and karen kings new book, reading judas. May 18, 2017 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity elaine pagels, karen l. Pagels is best known for the gnostic gospels 1979, which won a national book award and was named one of the best 100 englishlanguage nonfiction books of the 20th century by the modern. Her notable books included the gnostic gospels 1979, the origin of satan 1995, beyond belief. The content of consists of conversations between jesus and judas iscariot. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity elaine pagels, author, karen l. Together with the letter of peter to philip, james, and a book of allogenes from codex tchacos national geographic, 2007, p. Nov 06, 2018 a rare lung disease killed elaine pagelss 6yearold son, and then about a year later her husband fell to his death while mountain climbing.
Pagels asserts that judas has a contrarian voice, that he is specifically, appalled by the apostles betrayal of jesus teaching and that judas, rejecting blood sacrifice, sees christianity as based on spirit, not the body. This accessible, engaging book has princeton religion professor pagels the gnostic gospels. The only copy of it known to exist is a coptic language text that has been carbon dated to 280 ad, plus or minus 60 years. Ms pagels and kings reading judas is an excellent, accessible read on the recently restored gospel of judas. The main section of pagels and kings book, narrated by justine eyre with occasional support from dean who gives voice to individual historical figures, offers compelling insights about why the gospel of judas threatened the burgeoning religious hierarchy of the second century a. Jun 21, 2016 the gospel of judas caused a huge stir when national geographic published it back in 2006. The gospel of judas caused a huge stir when national geographic published it back in 2006. The gnostic gospels by elaine pagels, paperback barnes. Elaine pagels is the harrington spear paine professor of religion at princeton university and has published widely on gnosticism and early christianity.
Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation edition first edition by pagels, elaine hardcover2012. Even though the gospel of judas was lost for centuries, historians knew that it existed at one time, because it was mentioned in an ancient book about heresies. Elaine pagels joined the princeton faculty in 1982, shortly after receiving a macarthur fellowship. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity, the new york times bestseller beyond belief. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation, viking penguin, new york, 2012 reading judas. It was a best seller and won both the national book award in oneyear category religioninspiration and the national book critics circle award. Alex chadwick talks to herb krosney, author of the lost gospel. Given that it includes late 2nd century theology, it is thought to have been composed in the 2nd century by gnostic christians, rather than the historic judas himself. Elaine pagels is the harrington spear paine professor of religion at princeton university and the author of reading judas, the gnostic gospels winner of the national book critics circle award and the national book award and the new york times bestseller beyond belief. A startling exploration of the history of the most controversial book of the bible, by the bestselling author of beyond belief through the bestselling books of elaine pagels, thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the gnostic gospels.
The only copy of it known to exist is a coptic language text that has been carbon dated to 280 ad, plus or minus. Her latest book, coauthored with karen king, is reading judas. Jun 24, 2007 reading judas, a collaborative effort by the princeton professor elaine pagels, best known for her book the gnostic gospels, and the harvard professor karen l. The first time i heard of the gospel of judas was about five years ago, when i got a call from someone who said, i have a book for you to editthe gospel of judas. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity by. Jun 29, 2004 a startling exploration of the history of the most controversial book of the bible, by the bestselling author of beyond belief through the bestselling books of elaine pagels, thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the gnostic gospels. King this work is divided into two parts, one by each author. Discount prices on books by elaine pagels, including titles like why religion click here for the lowest price. These are the secret words which the living jesus spoke, and which the twin, judas thomas, wrote down. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. After 2000 years, the theory that judas was jesus closest disciple while the other apostles were deemed clueless as to jesus true message, parallels some facits of the current religious climate in this country. This text sees judas dying as a martyrbecause here the other disciples hate him so much that they kill him.
Apr 02, 2007 the gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity viking, march 2007 by elaine pagels, a religion professor at princeton university and author of the gnostic gospels 2004, and translator. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation 2012. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity 2007, and revelations. Elaine pagels, american educator and scholar of the origins of christianity. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible. Reading judas illuminates the intellectual assumptions behind jesus teaching to judas and shows how conflict among the disciples was a tool frequently used by early christian authors to explore matters of doubt and disagreement. Rodolphe kasser and gregor wurst reconstruct this word as disciples in the gospel of judas, critical edition. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity by author elaine pagels published on march, 2008. Pagels study of the nag hammadi manuscripts was the basis for the gnostic gospels 1979, a popular introduction to the nag hammadi library. The secret gospel of thomas and the gnostic gospels. Pagels book on the gospel of thomas and was a little disappointed as she spoke very little of this specific gospel and more about the history of the catholic church. Perhaps best known as the author of the gnostic gospels, the origin of satan, and adam, eve and the serpent, she has published widely on gnosticism and early christianity, and continues to pursue research interests in late antiquity. The recently unearthed gospel of judas is a source of fascination for biblical scholars and lay christians alike. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity by elaine pagels online at alibris.
The content consists of conversations between jesus and judas iscariot. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity viking, march 2007 by elaine pagels, a religion professor at princeton university and author of the gnostic gospels 2004, and translator. It is believed to have been written by gnostic followers of jesus, rather than by judas himself, and probably dates from no. Pagels is best known for the gnostic gospels 1979, which won a national book award and was named one of the best 100 englishlanguage nonfiction books of. The only copy of the gospel of judas known to exist is a coptic language text that has been carbon dated to ad 280, plus or minus 60 years. In reading judas, the two celebrated scholars illustrate how the newly discovered text provides a window onto understanding how jesus followers understood his death, why judas betrayed jesus, and why. It has been suggested that the text derives from an earlier greek version.
Elaine pagels and karen king are the first to reflect on this newfound text and its ramifications for telling the story of early christianity. A rare lung disease killed elaine pagelss 6yearold son, and then about a year later her husband fell to his death while mountain climbing. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation, discusses how the book of revelation is a multipurpose story. Finding my religion religious scholar elaine pagels on. Through the bestselling books of elaine pagels, thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the gnostic gospels. It has been suggested that the text derives from an earlier manuscript in the greek language. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity, interprets and translates the recently discovered gnostic gospel of judas. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. There have been a number of books on the gospel of judas since it was announced. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity, interprets and translates the recently discovered gnostic gospel of. Presented with the elegance, insight, and accessibility that has made pagels and king the leading voices in this field, this is a book for. Elaine pagels is the harrington spear paine foundation professor of religion at princeton university. Elaine pagels is harrington spear paine professor of religion at princeton university and the author of six previous books, including the gnostic gospels winner of the national book critics circle award and the national book award and the new york times bestseller beyond belief. A startling exploration of the history of the most controversial book of the bible, by the bestselling author of beyond belief.
Finding my religion religious scholar elaine pagels on how. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity by elaine pagels, karen l. That astonished me, since i knew that the church father irenaeus. Reading judas, a collaborative effort by the princeton professor elaine pagels, best known for her book the gnostic gospels, and the harvard professor karen l. Elaine pagels books list of books by elaine pagels. Religion scholars elaine pagels and karen kings new book, reading judas. Kings brilliant new translation, elaine pagels and king provide the context necessary for considering its meaning. Reading judas by elaine pagel unabridged audiobook 3 cds. Her bestselling book the gnostic gospels 1979 examines the divisions in the early christian church, and the way that women have been viewed throughout jewish history and christian history.
Coptic text, translation, and historical interpretation of. See all books authored by elaine pagels, including the gnostic gospels, and beyond belief. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity. As one of the worlds foremost religion scholars, she. Elaine pagels has 17 books on goodreads with 83263 ratings. King and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Two celebrated scholars illustrate how the newly discovered gospel of judas provides a window into understanding how jesus followers understood his death, why judas betrayed jesus, and why god allowed it. This text sees judas dying as a martyrbecause here the other disciples hate him so much that. Elaine pagels books list of books by author elaine pagels. In this groundbreaking book, elaine pagels, princetons distinguished historian of religion, traces the evolution of satan from its origins in the hebrew bible, where satan is at first merely obstructive, to the new testament, where satan becomes the prince of darkness, the bitter enemy of god and man, evil incarnate. Researchers say they have discovered the only known copy of the gospel of judas.
Modern library named it as one of the 100 best books of the twentieth century. The gospel of judas and the shaping of christianity, interprets. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation, viking penguin, new york, 2012. Pagels is also the author of adam, eve and the serpent 1988, the origin of satan 1995, beyond belief.
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