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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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Published in:Journal of Biblical Literature Vol. 129; no. 2; pp. 367 - 384
Main Author: Taylor, Joan E.
Format: Article
Published: Society of Biblical Literature Summer2010
Subjects:
Judas Iscariot
Onomastics
Epithets
Bible. Gospels
Hebrew language
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary: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.