Judas: The Gospel of Betrayal

Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse, 2007. P2 - A hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed Frederick Ramsay to previous owner on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has wrinkling and chipping on the edges and corners, dust jacket and book have some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. 9.25"x6.25", 243 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Set in the first century Roman Empire, this riveting and fast paced account of the life and times of Judas Iscariot skillfully blends Christian orthodoxy and narrative power to create page turner that is both intriguing and thought provoking. We are rocketed from Corinth to Qumran, from the Galilee to Jerusalem. On the way we are confronted with Jesus' followers and his enemies. And somewhere in the journey, we are drawn into and may even find ourselves. Embedded in Judas' tale are intriguing vignettes in their voices, of Mary Magdalene and Thomas, the Doubter. Unlike the traditional gospels, Ramsay's narrative assumes that neither the reader nor the narrator, Judas, knows how the story will end. Thus, the disciples' actions throughout, Judas' betrayal, even Peter's denial, come across as logical and perhaps inevitable. Ramsay's fictional account of the life of Judas presents by far the most plausible explanation to date for the actions of this most enigmatic figure. Judas is the stuff of legends. He intrigues us while he repels us. Ironically, he is the only disciple Jesus ever called fried. Frederic Ramsay is no stranger to theological controversy. As one of the coauthors of the Baltimore Declaration, a tract that created a firestorm in the church, he puts his research and knowledge of the Holy Land to excellent use as he raises questions about the twelve apostles, previous attempts to exonerate or condemn Judas, and the very nature of the gospel story. An ordained Episcopal priest, author of novels and short stories, and an academic, he writes with authority and grace.. Signed by Author. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.