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This book gives one insights and appreciation into the Jewish culture and also into the pagan culture present when Jesus lived - insights that one does not really get from reading only the New Testament. For example, the lives that the rabbis led during Jesus lifetime, the richness of every day Jewish life, and the enormity of life under first century Roman rule. The story is told through the lives of a roman soldier, a disciple and a young Jew. This writing technique offers a whole picture, a well- rounded sphere peopled with characters in the streets, businesses, and homes, cities and towns Jesus encountered. I have acquired a depth of understanding behind the meetings and events, an enhanced sense - explanations for peoples’ behavior I hadn’t thought of before.

The story of Jesus is told by three different witnesses: Cornelius, Pontius Pilate's governor of Jerusalem; the fragmentary gospel of Judas Iscariot; and the narrative of Joseph, a young student of Nicodemus, presenting a sweeping panorama of the Holy Land nearly two thousand years ago

A priest and a Jewish scholar channel personalities who were present at the time of Jesus. Judas Iscariot is a major character. ( )

Fun story well written like a mystery novel nearly. Told through eccentric characters
that go into some fever and recall the events in a past life from points of view of a Roman Centurion and a disciple of a Jewish teacher of the time... Good story tell skills. Kept me interested. ( )