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Heard a theory last week that Judas betrayed Jesus in order to provoke him to foment a revolution against the Romans. Judas truly believed that Jesus was the messiah, but he misunderstood what that messiah came to do.

It's no wonder he was named Judas, he was following in the footsteps of his eponym, Judas Maccabeus. The fact that Judas is now seen as the basically worst person in history has probably prevented numerous revolutions in its own right.

Revolution is not the way to freedom, freedom comes through submission to the King.

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Veritas βœοΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²βš“βš‘πŸ’Š 2y ago

How does that fit in with him stealing from the purse? Doesn't it indicate covetousness which is idolatry and that his first priority was always himself?

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hodlbod 2y ago

Super good point. Maybe he was trying to fund revolutionary activities with it or something. But I agree the traditional reading is more compelling.

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