JESUS CHRIST was crucified on Good Friday after being betrayed by one of his 12 disciples, Judas Iscariot, but did the biblical figure, who has become synonymous with treachery, actually exist?

The room is briefly described in the Book of Luke 22:11-13, when Jesus requested a large, furnished upper room where he and his disciples could eat their Passover meal together ...

Of the original 12, only Judas died a shameful death, taking his own life after betraying Jesus for money (see Matthew 27:3-5). Both the Bible and early church records indicate all the rest died ...

The twelve apostles were Jesus’ closest disciples during his life, and spread his message after his death. (Image credit: Heritage Images / Contributor via Getty Images) Jump to: ...

Later Christian writings, however, do record some stories about the last years of the 12 disciples and other early followers of Jesus. Thomas, for example, may have gone to India to preach the Gospel.

In helping produce a re-enactment of the Last Supper, it dawned on Linda Hartzler of Minonk that she was casting ordinary men as the 12 disciples of Jesus.

The disciples. Nobody knows for sure just how long Jesus' ministry, teaching and travelling throughout the Holy Land, lasted. Some say three years, others as little as one. That Christianity grew ...

The room is briefly mentioned in the Book of Luke 22:11-13, when Jesus Christ asked for a large, furnished upper room where he and his disciples could partake in their Passover meal.