What is three versions of judas?

  1. Judas Iscariot: This Judas is the infamous disciple who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. In the biblical accounts, he is portrayed as remorseful after the fact and eventually hangs himself in despair. Judas' name has since become synonymous with betrayal.

  2. Judas the Zealot: This Judas is also one of Jesus' disciples, but is often distinguished from the Iscariot Judas by the label "the Zealot". This likely means that he was associated with the Jewish extremist movement of the time known as the Zealots, who sought to violently expel the Roman occupiers from Israel. However, little else is known about this Judas beyond his listing in the gospels.

  3. Judas of Gamala: This Judas is not a biblical figure, but rather a Jewish revolutionary and leader who fought against the Roman occupation of Israel in the 1st century BCE. His most famous act was leading the Gamalans in a revolt against a Roman census, which is believed to be the same census mentioned in the opening of the gospel of Luke. While little is known about Judas' life beyond this incident, he has become a symbol of Jewish resistance against oppressive regimes.