Marvin W. Meyer (April 16, 1948 – August 16, 2012) was a scholar of religion and a tenured professor at Chapman University, in Orange, California. (wikipedia)
The New Testament hints that Judas was bigger than his actions. This new text offers a different way to think about Jesus. It indicates the rich and vibrant diversity of early belief. But it's not saying anything new.
Maybe if Judas can be 'rehabilitated,' then perhaps some of those old issues could be set aside.
We will be talking about this Gospel for generations to come.
