Judas
Peter Stanford
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Judas
Published
2015
Publisher
Counterpoint
Pages
311
ISBN-13
9781619027091
ISBN-10
1619027097
Description
In this fascinating historical and cultural biography, Peter Stanford deconstructs that most vilified of Bible characters-- Judas Iscariot, who famously betrayed Jesus with a kiss. Beginning with the Gospel accounts, Stanford explores two thousand years of cultural and theological history to investigate how the very name Judas came to be synonymous with betrayal and, ultimately, human evil. But as the author points out, there has long been a counter-current of thought that suggests that Judas might in fact have been victim of a terrible injustice : central to Jesus' mission was his death and resurrection, and for there to have been a death, there had to be a betrayal. This thankless role fell to Judas; should we in fact be grateful to him for his role in the divine drama of salvation? "You'll have to decide," as Bob Dylan sang in the sixties, "Whether Judas Iscariot had God on his side." An essential but doomed character in the Passion narrative, and thus the entire story of Christianity, Judas and the betrayal he symbolizes continue to play out in much larger cultural histories, speaking as he does to our deepest fears about friendship, betrayal, and the problem of evil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Judas?
This edition of Judas has approximately 311 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Judas?
For most readers, Judas typically takes between 6h 29m and 4h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Judas?
The estimated word count for Judas is approximately 77,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Judas?
Judas was written by Peter Stanford.
When was Judas published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.