“Saving Judas”—A Social Scientific Approach to Judas's Suicide in Matthew 27:3—10

This article examines Judas's suicide, reported in Matthew 27:3—10. Through the use of cross-cultural analysis with the Gainj of New Zealand, it argues that Judas's suicide is not a shameful act, but is an honorable one that atones for Judas's “sin” of betraying Jesus's innocent...

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Main Author: Reed, David A. 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2005
In: Biblical theology bulletin
Year: 2005, Volume: 35, Issue: 2, Pages: 51-59
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Summary:This article examines Judas's suicide, reported in Matthew 27:3—10. Through the use of cross-cultural analysis with the Gainj of New Zealand, it argues that Judas's suicide is not a shameful act, but is an honorable one that atones for Judas's “sin” of betraying Jesus's innocent blood.
ISSN:1945-7596
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblical theology bulletin
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/01461079050350020301