Program Announcement: National Geographic Channel Reveals the Lost Gospel of Judas in a Global Television Event

Program Announcement: National Geographic Channel Reveals the Lost Gospel of Judas in a Global Television Event

'The Gospel of Judas' Traces the Incredible Story of One of the Most Important Finds in Biblical Archaeology

WASHINGTON, March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovered by chance in the 1970s, a document that lay hidden for nearly 1,700 years emerges today as the "The Gospel of Judas," which will be first presented during a press conference at the National Geographic Society in early April.

On Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT (encore at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. PT), the National Geographic Channel (NGC) premieres the first documentary look at the Gospel of Judas. "The Gospel of Judas" is an exclusive, two-hour global event that traces the incredible story of what has happened to the document since it was found, the recent authentication process and analysis, and key insight gleaned from its laborious translation and interpretation. Dramatic recreations portray and clarify the complex story of intrigue and politics of the earliest days of Christianity, and portray the contents of the Gospel itself.

"The Gospel of Judas" presents a newly discovered account of the life of Jesus Christ. But how can its authenticity be verified? When was this gospel written and by whom? The research and documentary will reveal fascinating details contained within the document as well as key sections translated from its ancient Coptic script. It will also examine the modern history of the document since it was found, including the exhaustive restoration and conservation process. The manuscript will be returned to its country of origin, Egypt.

"The Gospel of Judas" is produced by National Geographic Television & Film (NGT&F) for the National Geographic Channel. Executive producer is John Bredar. James Barrat is producer and director. For the National Geographic Channel, executive vice president of programming is John Ford.

Source: National Geographic Channel

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