Book Of Judas Finds Publisher; Record Wait Took 1700 Years
The Book of Judas, penned by the much maligned apostle himself, has finally found a publisher, at the end of a long search that ended at The National Geographic Society.
No, its not Random House or Knopf. But, hey, after a 1700-year wait, any publisher is bound to come as good news.
Now, Judas can at long last be assured that the world will know his side of the story, in which he portrays himself, as authors are prone to do, in a much more favorable light than tradition has placed him. According to the author, while he was the apostle who betrayed Jesus, he was actually Christs favorite apostle and was chosen by Jesus to do the reprehensible deed, so Jesus could fulfill what he considered to be his destiny.
So, as if we didnt have enough reconsider, now we have to reevaluate our estimate of Judas. Was he really just being Christs obedient assistant?
We must sympathize with the most devout adherents to the New Testament. What are they to make of Judass revised version of the betrayal?
We assume there will be no shortage of debate.
Nor can we, even if we wish, refuse to...