Judas Iscariot
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Summary
Judas Iscariot is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born in Judaea[2]. He died on 30[3] in Jerusalem[4]. He worked as a treasurer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human biblical figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,431 views/month, #2 of 529).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Judaea[7]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[8]
- Position held: apostle[9]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[10], Christianity[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Instance of: Quranic character[13]
- Part of: Twelve Apostles[14]
- Commons category: Judas Iscariot[15]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[16], traumatic brain injury[17]
- Given name: Yehudah[18], Judas[19]
- Significant event: Kiss of Judas[20], Bargain of Judas[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Judas Iscariot[22]
- Commons gallery: Judas Iscariot[23]
- Student of: Jesus Christ[24]
- Manner of death: accidental death[25], suicide[26]
- Depicted by: Study for the Last Supper (Judas)[27]
- Floruit: 100[28]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[31], Otto's encyclopedia[32], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[34], Metropolitan Museum of Art Tagging Vocabulary[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36], The New Student's Reference Work[37]
- Participant in: crucifixion of Jesus[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Aramaic[39]
- Present in work: The Last Temptation of Christ[40]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Judas Iscariot include Kiss of Judas[41], a gospel episode[42]; Judas goat[43]; and Three Versions of Judas[44], a literary work[45], written by Jorge Luis Borges[46].
Why It Matters
Judas Iscariot has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Kiss of Judas[41], a gospel episode[42]; Judas goat[43]; and Three Versions of Judas[44], a literary work[45], written by Jorge Luis Borges[46].
FAQs
Where was Judas Iscariot born?
Judas Iscariot was born in Judaea[2].
Where did Judas Iscariot die?
Judas Iscariot died in Jerusalem[4].
What did Judas Iscariot do for work?
Judas Iscariot worked as a treasurer[5].