Iscariot

A Novel of Judas

De: Tosca Lee

Narrado por: Jason Culp

Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of The Books of Mortals series brilliantly adapts the life of Judas Iscariot into a dazzling work of fiction—humanizing the man whose very name is synonymous with betrayal.

In Jesus, Judas believes he has found the One—the promised Messiah and future king of the Jews, destined to overthrow Roman rule. Galvanized, he joins Nazarene’s followers, ready to enact the change he has waited for all his life. But soon Judas’s vision of a nation free from Rome is crushed by the inexplicable actions of Nazarene himself, who will not bow to social or religious convention—and seems, in the end, to even turn against his own people. At last, Judas confronts the fact that the master he loves is not the liberator he hoped for, but a man bent on a drastically different agenda.

Praised as “an absolute must-read” (Ted Dekker, New York Times bestselling author), Iscariot is the story of Judas, from his tumultuous childhood to his emergence as the man who betrayed Jesus. But even more, it is a singular and surprising view into the life of Jesus that forces us to reexamine everything we thought we knew about the most famous—and infamous—religious icons in history.

Excellent

I habe listened to it 3 times since purchasing..Great story, and great narration! A must read

Compelling and Beautifully Written

I was so engrossed with this story. I normally avoid period pieces, as well as anything with biblical leanings however Tosca Lee is so gifted that this novel could take place at any time and in any place. The language was effortless. The story was so compelling, even the most familiar stories from the bible took on a new life for me. It renewed my interest and my faith. This is a must-read. This is a beautifully written work that engages from start to finish. There are wonderful moments of incredible warmth and deep sadness as it speeds along to what most can admit is the tragic conclusion of the ultimate story of love and betrayal.

Cultural context

This book did a great job of offering cultural context and insight into the time of Jesus. Under constrictive Roman rule, so many people put themselves forward as saviors from oppression. There was so much conflict and upheaval within the society. Judas was a product of that. He leaned on his own understanding, much as many of us do today. His history is complicated. This book did a nice job of giving context to his possible thoughts and motives.

Enjoyed

I enjoyed the perspective of Judas. The author did a fantastic job of weaving the scripture story into a narrative surrounding Judas. The Narrator was phenomenal and totally immersed you in the story.

A different angle

I like that the author used so much historical and biblical context, but approached the subject from a totally different angle, a different perspective. Very creative and well done.