It is fascinating to know of the gospel. We need the full text for complete comprehension of the theology involved in the text. If the dating is around 3rd cent. A.D. it is quite possible that this was written by a person other that Judas promoting further controversies to the existisng ones at that time with respect to the nature of Jesus Christ. Church historians can recall the formation of the Nicene creed was at this time too. There were a lot of heresies at that time.
In any case the work of Judas in betraying Jesus is an act that sealed the fate of Judas. Irrespective of the fact that Judas betrayed or not Jesus would have to die, die by any method either natural or by a criminal act for the Lamb to be slain for the remmission of sins.
Let the scholars release the text and let the text speak for itself is my request at this time.
Franklin Samraj Head History, Rel History Dept. Spicer Memorial College Pune 411007 India.
