Kiss of Death explains the message and importance of The Gospel of Judas, setting it in the context of other gnostic texts and traditions. Tobias Churton's intriguing study describes the Gospel's discovery in Egypt in 1978, tracing the path to its publication in 2006, amid huge publicity and controversy. He examines the true nature of the historical Judas and how he has been maligned and misrepresented across the centuries. This fascinating book also sheds new light on the real nature of Jesus, and presents a daring speculation on the endeavours he planned with his disciples in Jerusalem, Judea and Galilee. An intelligent, well-researched and accessible exploration, Kiss of Death offers a new perspective on the origins of Christianity.
318pp, 134mm x 216mm, softback, 2008