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Judas Iscariot

c. -30* – c. 30 · b. Kerioth

* Date marked with an asterisk is a placeholder estimate (lifespan heuristic), not a sourced claim. Hover for the derivation.

apostle

One of the Twelve who betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver. Died shortly thereafter (by hanging in Matthew; by falling in Acts).

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Who was Judas Iscariot?
Judas Iscariot (?–30) — One of the Twelve who betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver. Died shortly thereafter (by hanging in Matthew; by falling in Acts).
Who taught Judas Iscariot?
Jesus of Nazareth.

Sources for biography

  • Gospel of Matthew 27:3-10 primary
  • Acts of the Apostles 1:16-20 primary

documented connections(2)

  • taught by Jesus of Nazareth
    One of the Twelve who later betrayed Jesus.
    Gospel of Mark 3:19 · Gospel of Matthew 26:14-16
  • succeeded in see (incoming) Matthias
    Strictly an apostolic succession (not episcopal) — Matthias chosen by lot to replace Judas among the Twelve.
    Acts 1:15-26

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