Judas, Sinner or Saint?: A critical examination of the portrayal of Judas Iscariot in Jesus films (1902–2006) and its implications for Christian theology

Carol Anne Hebron

Judas, Sinner or Saint? A critical examination of the portrayal of Judas Iscariot in Jesus films (1902–2006) and its implications for Christian theology

Carol Anne Hebron

Theology

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This thesis is a study of how Judas Iscariot was represented in Jesus films between 1902 and 2004. The portrayal of Judas in the Last Supper scene was analysed within the context of each film, as well as from cultural and theological perspectives. This research has demonstrated that the changing representations of Judas serve as an index to Christian anti-Semitism, which has been replaced by a more sympathetic understanding of Judas and of Jews more generally in the light of post-Holocaust theological reflection.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Charles Sturt University
Supervisors/Advisors	Jenks, Gregory, Co-Supervisor Ogden, Steven, Co-Supervisor Leaves, Nigel, Co-Supervisor
Award date	01 Jun 2013
Place of Publication	Australia
Publisher	Charles Sturt University
Publication status	Published - 2013

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Judas, Sinner or Saint? A critical examination of the portrayal of Judas Iscariot in Jesus films (1902–2006) and its implications for Christian theology

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