<b>The instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller interpreting the controversial long-lost gospel</b> <br /><br /> The recently unearthed Gospel of Judas is a source of fascination for biblical scholars and lay Christians alike. Now two leading experts on the Gnostic gospels tackle the important questions posed by its discovery, including: How could any Christian imagine Judas to be Jesus&apos; favorite? And what kind of vision of God does the author offer? Working from Karen L. King&apos;s brilliant new translation, Elaine Pagels and King provide the context necessary for considering its meaning. <i>Reading Judas</i> plunges into the heart of Christianity itself and will stand as the definitive look at the gospel for years to come.