There's not a single scholar on the face of the Earth who buys any of it.

Traditionally in Christian circles, Judas in fact has been associated with Jews. Of being traitors, avaricious, who in fact, betray Jesus, who are Christ-killers. And this portrayal of Judas of course also leads then to horrendous acts of anti-Semitism through the centuries.

[Judas] is the good guy in this portrayal.

He is the good guy in this portrayal. In fact, he is not only the good guy, he is the only apostle who understands Jesus.

This is obviously one of the most unusual and contrary gospels written in Christian antiquity.

He's the good guy in this portrayal. He's the only apostle who understands Jesus.