: Judas is portrayed as a man of deep faith who believed Jesus was a great prophet but not the military Messiah expected to overthrow Roman rule. His actions were an attempt to save Jesus from his own impending arrest, but he was ultimately betrayed by a scribe he trusted.
(The Gospel According to Judas) is a 2007 novella by Jeffrey Archer , written in collaboration with the renowned biblical scholar Francis J. Moloney . Unlike the ancient Gnostic text of the same name, this is a work of historical fiction that reimagines the New Testament through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Core Premise and Narrative Style El evangelio segun Judas - Jeffrey Archer.epub
: The narrative argues against the "thirty pieces of silver" motive, instead depicting Judas as a faithful disciple who was simply "disenchanted" with Jesus's non-militant path. : Judas is portrayed as a man of
: During the trial and crucifixion, the book depicts Judas as the only original disciple who truly stood by Jesus while others fled. Critical Reception Moloney
: The late Archbishop narrated the audiobook and described the work as "riveting and plausible".
You can find more information on the official Jeffrey Archer website or view the book's details on Pan Macmillan . The Gospel According to Judas - Jeffrey Archer
The book challenges the traditional view of Judas as a greedy traitor: