John reports that Judas was the treasurer of the group. He, Judas, carried the purse. He also reports that Judas was a thief, which would indicate that he had a love for money.
Couple that with what Slade said about him being a Zealot, and you have a man who is disappointed that there is to be no revolution, and decides to go for the next best thing, the money.
Maybe, maybe not? Speculation, just speculation.
Terry
Certainly possible. At some point, however, the money became completely unimportant, did it not? His remorse, as recorded, is overwhelming - obviously -- and seems to be the reason for his suicide. It looks to me that Judas believed in restitution as a beginning step in the act of repentance........his God is not gracious (and I am talking about his point of view). When recitation does not work, is not accepted -- when he sees that his actions are irreversible, he turns to suicide, I think, to prove just how serious he is in his "apology."
As Slade might argue, perhaps Judas betrayed Jesus but not the Messiah. Did he come to realize that Jesus was Christ? Or, did he simply regret the betrayal of a friend?
John
