The document is a Coptic translation of a Greek original, found in Middle Egypt in the 1970s as part of the Codex Tchacos. It languished in safe-deposit boxes for decades before being restored and translated by the National Geographic Society in 2006. Scholars generally believe it was composed around 150 AD, long after the historical Judas would have lived, making it a reflection of early Gnostic thought rather than an eyewitness account. Books and Resources
: It includes complex teachings about the cosmos, the soul, and the path to enlightenment through secret knowledge ( gnosis ). Discovery and Authenticity The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot
If you are looking for a complete account of this discovery or a modern translation, several key works are available: The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot: A New Look at Betray… The document is a Coptic translation of a
: Judas is depicted as having a "spark of the divine," making him spiritually superior to the other apostles, who are shown as failing to grasp Jesus's true teachings. Books and Resources : It includes complex teachings
