Most people are familiar with Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus. However, they may not realize that his character is developed a little differently in each gospel. In other words, one gospel will include some details about him, while another includes others. Looking at his character in each gospel alone can tell us a lot about the individual voice that each gospel has for him. In this post, we will explore the person of Judas Iscariot as he appears in the Gospel of Mark. In future posts, we will explore how he is developed in the other gospels, so you will want to stay tuned for the next few weeks to get a full treatment of one of the most demonized characters in the Bible.

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Footnotes from Web Post:

1. For the date of composition of Mark, see The Gospels, ed. John Barton and John Muddiman (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010), 85.

2. Mark 3:19, SBL NT; see also the KJV.

3. Mark 14:10-11, SBL NT; see also the KJV.

4. Mark 14:10-11, SBL NT; see also the KJV.

5. Mark 14:17-21, SBL NT.

6. Mark 14:17-21, KJV.

7. Mark 14:43-46, SBL NT.

8. Mark 14:43-46, KJV.