The twelve disciples were Peter, James (Jesus’ brother), John, Andrew, Philip, Judas Iscariot (who betrayed Jesus, and was replaced by Matthias), Matthew, Thomas, James, the son of Alpheus ...

The original 12 disciples included rough-hewn fishermen, a tax collector who collaborated with an occupying enemy, a ...

Going around the room for comments, it became clear that the general consensus was “no.” It was apparent that most people do ...

That’s the power of these stories. You feel the centuries of hatred and disgust for this person who betrayed Jesus. According to legend Judas Iscariot hanged himself at Akeldama, also known ...

The story of Jesus’ execution exposes an entire system of unjust imperial rule over a subjugated people. One of the villains of Easter is Judas, a money-grubbing thief who betrayed Jesus to the ...