Representations and symbolism Judas Iscariot

a red-haired judas betrays jesus kiss in spanish paso figure.

the term judas has entered many languages synonym betrayer, , judas has become archetype of traitor in western art , literature. judas given role in virtually literature telling passion story, , appears in numerous modern novels , movies.

in eastern orthodox hymns of holy wednesday (the wednesday before pascha), judas contrasted woman anointed jesus expensive perfume , washed feet tears. according gospel of john, judas protested @ apparent extravagance, suggesting money spent on should have been given poor. after this, judas went chief priests , offered betray jesus money. hymns of holy wednesday contrast these 2 figures, encouraging believers avoid example of fallen disciple , instead imitate mary s example of repentance. also, wednesday observed day of fasting meat, dairy products, , olive oil throughout year in memory of betrayal of judas. prayers of preparation receiving eucharist make mention of judas s betrayal: not reveal mysteries enemies, neither judas betray kiss, thief on cross confess you.

judas iscariot shown red hair in spanish culture , william shakespeare. practice comparable renaissance portrayal of jews red hair, regarded negative trait , may have been used correlate judas iscariot contemporary jews.

in church of st john baptist, yeovil, 1 stained glass window depicts judas black halo.

in paintings depicting last supper, judas depicted dark-colored halo (contrasting lighter halos of other apostles) signify former status apostle. more commonly, however, 1 @ table without one. in church stained glass windows depicted dark halo such in 1 of windows of church of st john baptist, yeovil.