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Judas

[joo-duhs] / ˈdʒu dəs /


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The cult star promised covers of metal staples like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, as well as "a few originals forged in the same cosmic fire."

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

In 2 Maccabees, Judas Maccabeus offers prayers for the dead—meaningful only if the soul can be aided after death—but Protestants typically consider the book extracanonical.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 6, 2025

In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ the conflict between Cynthia Erivo’s all-seeing, all-feeling Jesus and Adam Lambert’s competitive yet remorseful Judas was thrillingly brought to life in their different yet wholly compatible musical styles.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2025

But we’ve never seen one like this before: A Judas kiss that went straight to the heart and shattered their deepest convictions.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2025

Leonardo explains that he’s been unable to find the right model for Judas.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

Along the way, he encounters revolutionaries, tyrants, false prophets and actual Judases — not to mention a string of passionate lovers.

From New York Times Mar. 6, 2023

Several productions have featured female Judases — an added layer of psychological complexity.

From Washington Post Mar. 30, 2018

These were promptly denounced as turncoats and Judases by Peasant Leader Maniu but remained silent on their dignity.

From Time Magazine Archive

The hands of the Judases were stuck straight out on each side and from one hand to the other there was a string stretched.

From The Mexican Twins by Perkins, Lucy Fitch

To their honor be it said that few Judases have been found among them at the ballot-box, or in the halls of legislation.

From The Arena Volume 4, No. 21, August, 1891 by Various




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