The book by the leading expert on early Christianity, Bart D. Ehrman, is dedicated to one of the most important biblical discoveries of our time - the Gospel of Judas. He examines in detail the sources telling the life of Judas Iscariot, both well-known and little-studied, and forces the reader to take a fresh look at the canonical texts of the New Testament. In addition, the author details the amazing story of where and how the ancient papyrus with the text of the Gospel, the history of his wanderings from one antiquarian to another, restoration and translations. Ehrman offers a completely new look at Jesus, his disciples and one of the most condemned people in history. Judas Iscariot. His book is addressed to a wide range of readers interested in the history of Christianity.