The Gospel According to Judas

Poetry. Philosophy. Religious Studies. Keith Holyoak has constructed an ingenious and daring remake of the Judas story. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JUDAS is a brilliant display of poetic skills, spiced with the flavors of Nabokov's Pale Fire and Jorge Luis Borges' erudition. One need not be a Christian to partake in this sumptuous banquet, the table set with offerings from religion, philosophy, and human psychology. Holyoak is steeped in tradition while simultaneously viewing it from high above with the eyes of an eagle. His language is clear and lucid, with passages that approach the sublime.--Koon Woon