Jesus Betrayed
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Jesus Betrayed
Judas points Jesus out to the soldiers
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Betrayed Jesus Judas Points Testament
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image depicts the poignant moment of Jesus' betrayal as described in the New Testament's Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In this powerful scene, Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles, points towards Jesus, signaling the soldiers who have come to arrest him. The expression on Judas' face is one of regret and despair, as he realizes the gravity of his actions. The historical context of this event is rooted in the religious and political climate of first-century Palestine. Jesus, a Jewish teacher and healer, had gained a large following, which threatened the authority of the Roman rulers and the Jewish religious leaders. Fearing a potential uprising, the leaders conspired to have Jesus arrested and handed over to the Romans for trial and execution. Judas, one of Jesus' closest disciples, was reportedly paid thirty pieces of silver to betray him. The exact motive for his actions is not clear in the text, but some interpretations suggest that he was driven by greed or a desire to force Jesus to reveal himself as the Messiah and launch a rebellion. The image captures the emotional intensity of this pivotal moment in Christian history, with Jesus' calm and resigned expression contrasting with the turmoil around him. The soldiers, armed and ready to take Jesus away, represent the forces of power and authority that would ultimately lead to his crucifixion and resurrection. This print, from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a compelling visual representation of one of the most well-known stories in the Bible and sheds light on the complex historical and religious context of the events surrounding Jesus' arrest and trial.
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