In the Footsteps of Judas and Other Defectors: The Gospels, Acts, and Johannine Letters (Biblia.com)

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B. J. Oropeza examines each book of the Gospels, Acts, and Johannine letters from an angle that is often neglected—religious aspostasy. He provides a thorough examination of how apostasy is viewed, opening up new veins of discussion on the issue. Looking at authorship, themes, and community affiliations Oropeza gives priority to Mark in the Synoptic Gospels before Matthew, combines Luke and Acts,...

It is sometimes related to time references, which is relevant for our text (e.g., 2 Macc 6:21; 1 Clem. 40:1f). In 13:48 it can be translated either in the middle or passive voice (τεταγμένοι). If the passive is preferred, the meaning could be that they had been appointed or ordained by God, or it can be defined as “belong to, be classed among those possessing.”89 If the middle voice is accepted, the meaning could be that these Gentiles had appointed or “set themselves” for eternal life. This would

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