My Friend Judas

By Ben Kucenski

My Friend Judas by Ben Kucenski
When grief becomes propaganda, truth itself is put on trial.

In this bold allegorical novella, Ben Kucenski reimagines the legacy of Judas Iscariot-not through the eyes of history, but through the clash of memory, politics, and faith.

After the assassination of a public figure, grief is weaponized. Citizens are told not only to mourn but to sanctify-even those who betrayed the truth. In the story that unfolds, Mournful insists that Judas deserves honor, while Steadfast resists the call to glorify treachery. Their conflict grows from a graveside argument into a public battle that shakes families, friendships, and entire communities.

As Rome exploits Judas' memory to divide and control the people, truth-tellers are silenced, Samaritans are persecuted, and loyalty to Christ becomes a crime. Yet within the darkness, a remnant rises-ordinary men and women who risk everything to protect neighbors, shelter the oppressed, and refuse to let lies reign.
Drawing inspiration from biblical parable and modern political fable, My Friend Judas is both timely and timeless. Like Gulliver's Travels or Animal Farm, it confronts uncomfortable truths: What happens when mourning becomes mandatory?What does it mean to "love your enemies" when the state demands you honor betrayal?And when history is rewritten in silver and banners, who will still speak the words of Christ?Unflinching and provocative, this novella is a mirror for readers who have watched grief, politics, and propaganda blur together in our own age. It is a story not about Judas alone, but about us-and about the courage it takes to refuse the easy lie.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRMRCP26
• ISBN13: 9798265910585
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"