
#77 Bart Ehrman - What is the Gospel of Judas?
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Uncovering the Mystery of Judas Iscariot
The term 'Iscariot' in Judas Iscariot's name has been debated by scholars, with various interpretations ranging from him being a redhead to being an assassin or coming from a town named Carriath. The more common explanation is that 'Iscariot' stands for 'ish kariot,' meaning 'man from Carriath,' possibly linking him to the Sicarii, a group of Jewish rebels known for assassinations during that time.
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