FIRST-PERSON: Responding to The Gospel of Judas Posted on Apr 7,
2006 | by R. Albert Mohler Jr. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--Headlines
around the world are announcing the publication of a "long lost"
and "suppressed" ancient document, known as the gospel of Judas.
The National Geographic Society announced the publication at a
major media event April 6, just in time to boost publicity for
its special on the National Geographic Channel April 9. The
announcement led to a frenzy of media coverage, ranging from
responsible reports to outrageous sensationalism. According to
some commentators, the publication of this new document will
force a complete reformulation of Christianity and our
understanding of both Judas and Jesus. In reality, nothing of
the sort is in view. The document is highly interesting,
however, offering an ancient and authoritative source into the
thinking of heretical groups who offered alternative
understandings of Christianity. The document purports to be
written by Judas, even though it certainly wa