Judas, the Son:A Novel
Judas, the Son: A Novel by E. W. Mac Enulty II, published by iUniverse in December 2002, presents a compelling narrative centered on Judas Thomas, a boy conceived in a tragic circumstance. Raised in a Catholic orphanage, Judas faces societal scorn due to his name and mixed heritage. As he matures into a formidable prosecuting attorney, he is driven by a relentless pursuit of justice, particularly in cases of sexual assault. The story unfolds as Judas navigates the complexities of his life, including his relationships with powerful figures like the newly elected Governor.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as biblical and racial prejudice, as well as the struggle for redemption. The novel delves into Judas’s transformation as he confronts personal and familial challenges, particularly when his son is diagnosed with leukemia. This poignant tale examines the depths of human longing and the lengths to which one might go for love and sacrifice. With 236 pages, this edition offers a thought-provoking look at the intersections of faith, family life, and the quest for justice within a suspenseful framework.
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Judas Thomas was conceived during a brutal rape. His mother, a nun, keeps the child and gives birth to a mulatto boy. To the horror of the parish, she names the boy Judas, after the ill-fated disciple Judas Iscariot. Despised for his name and mulatto race, Judas is raised in a Catholic orphanage. Judas grows up to a powerful prosecuting attorney. He cuts no deals and prosecutes criminals with ruthless vengeance. Judas gains powerful friends including the newly elected Governor. When Judas’ plan to strengthen the Governor’s resolve on capital offenses fails, Judas finds himself in jail. Hoping to rebuild his life after prison, Judas discovers new life in his son. When his son is diagnosed with leukemia, Judas makes the ultimate bargain with God: his life for his son’s.
Despised for his name and mulatto race, Judas is raised in a Catholic orphanage. Judas becomes a powerful prosecuting attorney specializing in sexual assault. He prosecutes criminals with ruthless vengeance. Judas gains powerful friends including the newly elected Governor. When Judas’ plan to strengthen the Governor’s resolve on sexual assault fails, Judas finds new life in his son. Judas will make the ultimate bargain with God: his life for his son.
Poetic and powerful, Mac Enulty challenges the long-standing tradition of the world’s most infamous betrayer through the eyes of a young black orphan. This is the story of one man’s struggle with biblical and racial prejudice, damnation and redemption, Heaven and Hell. Suspenseful and harrowing, E.W. Mac Enulty II debuts a magnificent novel of spiritual passion, human longing and the indomitable courage of one man to persevere.
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