I. Historical Considerations – II. Theological Considerations
Judas was a disciple of Jesus (Disciples and Discipleship), one of the twelve (Twelve, The; Mark 3:10 parr.); according to the Synoptic passion narrative, he betrayed his master “with a kiss” (Luke 22:48; cf. Mark 14:45 par. Matt 26:49; a different account in John 18:2–12). Some have interpreted the epithet Iscariot as a reference to the association of Judas (like Simon Kananaios) with the Zealots (from Lat. si…