Judas Iscariot: No Recognized Tomb

 Life and Death

• c. 5 AD – 30 AD: Judas, from Kerioth, betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14–16).
• 30 AD: After Jesus’ arrest, Judas died—either by hanging (Matthew 27:5) or falling and bursting open (Acts 1:18)—in a field called Akeldama near Jerusalem.

Burial and Tomb Development

• 30 AD: Buried in Akeldama, a potter’s field bought with his betrayal money, but no specific tomb is marked or venerated.
• Post-30 AD: No tradition preserves a tomb due to his infamy.

Timeline

• c. 5 AD: Born in Judea.
• c. 30 AD: Betrays Jesus; dies and is buried in Akeldama.
• Post-30 AD: No tomb recognized.

Current Status

Akeldama exists near Jerusalem, but no tomb for Judas is honored, reflecting his rejection in Christian tradition.

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