Tiago Klimeck, 27, was one of the actors from a local theater company taking part in an independent production of the play April 6 in the city of Itarare. Of course, Judas realizes too late that his mentor isn't done with him yet and no payment will ever be final - and that realization precipitates his grief over betraying Jesus and his suicide.A Brazilian actor died after accidentally hanging himself during the play "The Passion of the Christ," a local hospital said, CNN reported. Eventually though, the purse is not enough, and so either the mentor brokers the betrayal of Jesus or Judas actively concocts the plan in order to secure enough money to make a "final" payment. John 12:6) - and this is why Judas gets so mad about the woman wasting the very expensive ointment on Jesus' feet. Initially Judas tries to pay him off by stealing money from the purse of the disciples (cf. I could imagine a situation where he begins extorting Judas, threatening to reveal some of his shady dealings or something like that. Although the mentor presents himself as someone who cares for Judas, there's good reason to believe that his only true loyalty is to his own profit. Possession: Some adaptations, like The Passion of the Christ, focus on Satan's role and portray Judas as spiritually tormented.Ģ) Blackmail: Even if Judas' mentor ultimately loses the battle for Judas' soul, I could still see him playing an important role in bringing about his downfall. This interpretation of Judas has its origin in the pseudepigraphal Gospel of Judas. Spiritual Insight/Obedience: Some adaptations like The Last Temptation of Christ attempt to re-contextualize Judas' actions, not as a betrayal, but as an act of obedience designed to help Jesus fulfill his purpose. He betrays Jesus to prevent him from causing greater problems for their people. When it becomes apparent that Jesus isn't the Messiah he expected, Judas betrays Jesus out of frustration and/or to make the most he can out of his failed hope.įear: In some adaptations, like Jesus Christ Superstar, Judas is afraid that Jesus is getting out of control and creating too much friction with Rome. DeMille's King of Kings, Judas is ambitious and initially expects Jesus to bring about a political kingdom that will benefit him. Clearly money was a major reason why Judas betrayed Jesus - it just might not have been the only reason.įrustrated Political Ambition: In some adaptations, like Cecil B. John tells us that Judas regularly stole money from the proceeds of the disciples ( John 12:6). If you compare the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of John, Judas' betrayal of Jesus seems to be prompted by how Jesus allows a woman to "waste" a lavish gift of ointment on his feet as a preparation for his burial ( Matthew 26:6-16, John 12:1-8)īoth the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of John suggest that Satan himself influenced Judas' decision ( Luke 22:3-6 John 13:2, 27).Īll of that being said, the Gospel writers are not shy about pointing to greed as a persistent flaw in Judas' character. This seems to suggest that Judas had a complex interior life and wasn't just a superficial thief in search of easy money.
After attempting to return the money, he goes and hangs himself ( Matthew 27:3-10). It's hard to believe that someone could know Jesus intimately and see all of his miracles and yet give him up for nothing more than petty cash.
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