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Judas

Apostle who betrayed Jesus, discussed in gospel analysis.

minor

First appearance: VIII: Of the New Testament

Judas's tie to Jesus Christ is one of the pressures that moves The Age of Reason—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Noted for betraying Jesus due to his concealment and lack of public recognition.
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With Jesus Christ (rivalry): Judas is one of Jesus's apostles who betrays him for thirty pieces of silver, leading to his arrest. With Jesus Christ (rivalry): Judas is one of Jesus's apostles who betrays him for thirty…

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JCJesus ChristMAMatthewPPPeter PindarDADavidJLJoseph le BonJUJudas

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Betrayal and resurrection figures
  • Protagonist
  • Biblical military and royal figures
  • Diverse historical and biblical figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Judas in VIII: Of the New Testament
See Judas in VIII: Of the New Testament