The Name "Iskarioth" (Iscariot).

This article presents an examination into the possible linguistic meaning behind the epithet "Iscariot," used to describe the disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ in the New Testament Gospels. Several possible meanings are suggested, including that of a place name, a thematic pejorative, or as a descr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:	Journal of Biblical Literature Vol. 129; no. 2; pp. 367 - 384
Autor principal:	Taylor, Joan E.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Society of Biblical Literature Summer2010
Materias:	Judas Iscariot Onomastics Epithets Bible. Gospels Hebrew language
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Sumario:	This article presents an examination into the possible linguistic meaning behind the epithet "Iscariot," used to describe the disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ in the New Testament Gospels. Several possible meanings are suggested, including that of a place name, a thematic pejorative, or as a description of his appearance. Conclusions are offered suggesting it relates to the manner of his death.