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- Title
Denial Versus Betrayal: A Case Study Analysis of Simon Peter and Judas Iscariot in the Fourth Gospel.
- Authors
Lioy, Dan
- Abstract
This journal article undertakes a case study analysis of Simon Peter and Judas Iscariot in the Fourth Gospel. A review of the extant academic literature indicates this is a relevant lacuna, one meriting further consideration. Methodologically, the article situates the endeavor within the context of the Synoptic Gospels. This is followed by a descriptive analysis of the Fourth Gospel's portrait of Peter and Judas, respectively. The wrap-up to the essay undertakes a theological and pastoral assessment of Peter's denial versus Judas's betrayal of Jesus. The major claim is that Peter experienced a restoration and reinstatement as the Savior's disciple, whereas Judas endured despair, remorse, and suicide. While the underlying premise might appear to be self-evident, the reason for these two radically different outcomes is far from obvious. Seminal to this study is a consideration of 2 Corinthians 7:10-11, which provides theological insight concerning the divergent ends experienced by two of Jesus's most iconic disciples.
- Subjects
JUDAS Iscariot; PETER, the Apostle, Saint, ca. 1 B.C.-67 A.D.; JESUS Christ; BETRAYAL; PERIODICAL articles; SUICIDE; DESPAIR
- Publication
Conspectus (South African Theological Seminary), 2021, Vol 32, p125
- ISSN
1996-8167
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.54725/conspectus.2021.2.7