Judas Iscariot
Judas Iscariot
One of the twelve apostles who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver by identifying him with a kiss in the Garden of Gethsemane. His motives are debated—greed, disillusionment, or attempting to force Jesus’ hand. Afterward, he returned the money and hanged himself. His name became synonymous with betrayal.
The Betrayal
For the complete story of Judas’s conspiracy with the chief priests, the Last Supper, the kiss of betrayal, and his tragic end, see The Betrayal of Judas.
The betrayal remains one of the most studied events in Christian history, raising profound questions about divine sovereignty, human free will, and the nature of evil. Despite being chosen as one of Jesus’s closest followers, Judas is remembered not for his discipleship but for the act that led to the crucifixion.
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