Gospel of Matthias Gospel of Matthias The Gospel of Matthias is a lost text from the New Testament apocrypha, ascribed to Matthias, the apostle chosen by lots to replace Judas Iscariot (Acts 1:15-26). The content has been surmised from various descriptions of it in ancient works by church fathers (see below). There is too little evidence to decide whether a Traditions of Matthias is the same work, according to J.B. Matthews, "The Anchor Bible Dictionary" (IV:644). Though the work is lost, Clement of Alexandria records a sentence urging asceticism that the Nicolaitanes ascribe to Matthias: "we must combat our flesh, set no value
The Judas Kiss (song) The first live performance of the song was at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, UK on 25 February 2009 as part of their opening gig in the European leg of their World Magnetic Tour. The song's title refers to The Bible, where Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus by kissing him. The Judas Kiss (song) "The Judas Kiss" is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica, the fourth single taken from their ninth studio album, "Death Magnetic". On September 8, 2008, it was made available for streaming on the band's official website, as well as a download (for Platinum Members