: In this version, Judas does not commit suicide. Instead, he lives to tell his story to his son, surviving the aftermath of the crucifixion.

(The Gospel According to Judas) is a 2007 novella by Jeffrey Archer , written in collaboration with the renowned biblical scholar Francis J. Moloney . Unlike the ancient Gnostic text of the same name, this is a work of historical fiction that reimagines the New Testament through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Core Premise and Narrative Style

: Reviewers from The Guardian and other outlets have noted its unique blend of "wooden" biblical prose and contemporary scholarship.