This text is extremely controversial and I can definitely see why this wasn’t an addition to the Bible. The contents essentially challenge the main messages perpetuated by the Bible. The entirety of the esoteric knowledge bestowed upon Judas by Jesus contradicts what is perpetuated in the Bible. For example, the Bible states in Genesis that God made the entirety of the cosmos in seven days and said that it was good but, in the gospel Jesus tells Judas that there is a self-generated angel that then created more angels that then created more and more heavenly beings that eventually became a hierarchy of angels. Not only this but, the angels are given respective roles such as to rule over the underworld, bestow and take away souls from flesh beings (humans), and even create Adam and Eve. This information is in direct contradiction with the Bible and it seems understandable why those who crafted the Bible left it out of the final comingling of texts. Also, unlike in the traditional view of ‘Judas the betrayer’, this gospel portrays Judas as Jesus’ close confidant and the only disciple that truly understands his ‘true’ mission. Jesus imparts the insight into the nature of the cosmos, the transcendence of God, and the creation of celestial beings and humankind. These reflect gnostic beliefs, which often regard the material world as flawed or evil and emphasize the importance of spiritual knowledge for salvation. It suggests that the world was not created by God but an inferior being. The gospel itself criticizes the other disciples for not understanding the ‘true’ teachings of Jesus and depicts Judas ‘acting’ on Jesus’ request to help liberate his soul from his physical being. The gospel almost gives context for why Judas ‘betrays’ Jesus yet also informs the reader of several topics that can change their entire perception of the Bible.