My Name is Judas, the Galilean
Chapter 1: The Land of My Birth My name is Judas, and this is the story of my life. I was born in Gamala, a small town nestled in the rugged hills of Galilee. It was a place full of energy, where people valued their freedom above all else. The land itself was both stunning and turbulent. To the west, the Sea of Galilee sparkled in the sunlight like liquid silver, and to the east, the wilderness stretched endlessly. In between, my people lived under Roman rule, always hoping for a better life. Chapter 2: A Father’s Legacy From an early age, I was raised on the songs and stories of our ancestors, of brave men and women who stood up to kings and empires to worship the true God. My father, Hezekiah, was a man of deep faith and fiery passion. He would often tell us about the Maccabees, heroes who had driven out foreign oppressors and restored the Temple in Jerusalem. His words lit a fire in my heart, a fire that would never fade. Chapter 3: The First Taste of Oppression It was when I was yo...