Biblical art in Catholic churches
Tag: Judas
Judas Iscariot needs little introduction. He is infamous, in both art and popular culture, as the villain who betrayed Christ with a kiss. He was one of the Twelve Apostles called by Christ to work closely with him in his mission. Yet this raises a key question; if he was once close to Christ, why … Continue reading Judas betrays Christ (Matthew 27:3-10)
Christ spent the last night before his death praying with the apostles in the Garden of Gethsemane. That same night, Judas Iscariot - also one of the apostles - arrived with a band of soldiers sent by the chief priests. They were there to arrest him. Judas had agreed to betray his friend in exchange … Continue reading Christ is arrested (Matthew 26:47-56)
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