http://blog.catholicsphere.com/2006/04/06/jesus-under-fire.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:19:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://blog.catholicsphere.com/2006/04/06/jesus-under-fire.html#comment-208 CB Fri, 07 Apr 2006 05:30:20 +0000 http://blog.catholicsphere.com/?p=537#comment-208 Yes, this release will certainly stir up some controversy, but most likely not as much as people may want! The Gnostic teachings found in the ‘Gospel’ of Judas were addressed previously by Ireneus (bishop of Lyons) in AD 180, in his treatise ‘Against Heresies.’ Liberal scholar Elaine Pagel’s statement in regards to the release of 'Judas' seems to indicate that there was no orthodoxy at the time, which is quite incorrect. Though Gnosticism presented some difficulties to Orthodox Christianity, it should be noted that this trend came after the establishment of the church and represents a syncretism of philosophy rather than an authentic teaching. I've written a bit more in response to 'Judas' on my blog- take a look if you're interested. - a fellow apologist Yes, this release will certainly stir up some controversy, but most likely not as much as people may want! The Gnostic teachings found in the ‘Gospel’ of Judas were addressed previously by Ireneus (bishop of Lyons) in AD 180, in his treatise ‘Against Heresies.’ Liberal scholar Elaine Pagel’s statement in regards to the release of ‘Judas’ seems to indicate that there was no orthodoxy at the time, which is quite incorrect. Though Gnosticism presented some difficulties to Orthodox Christianity, it should be noted that this trend came after the establishment of the church and represents a syncretism of philosophy rather than an authentic teaching. I’ve written a bit more in response to ‘Judas’ on my blog- take a look if you’re interested. - a fellow apologist

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