![]() ![]() The Apocryphal Arabic Gospel of the Infancy says that Judas was possessed by Satan – even as a baby. Some have speculated that Judas never believed, nor loved Jesus. ![]() If the priests had shown mercy and a proper spirit of helpfulness when he approached them, would Judas have condemned himself as he did? How could a close intimate who daily witnessed the love, forgiveness and power of Christ be tempted to turn him over to his enemies in the first place? Speculations ![]() What happened to Judas after death? Was Judas’ remorse over his betrayal evidence of the repentance of his sin? Even though Jesus said Judas did not believe early in his ministry, 2 could he have come to belief at the end of his life? Why did he turn on him at the height of his popularity? Was he planning betrayal all along? Why did he change his mind after? Why suicide? 1 Judas had been close to Jesus for years. The mystery of Judas’ treachery is the most mysterious and unintelligible of sins. Contributed by James Tissot Collection (Brooklyn Museum)/ . ![]()
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