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Judas (other)
Judas Iscariot was the apostle of Jesus who betrayed him. Judas is also the Greek form of the Hebrew name Judah, and may refer to: People * Judah (son of Jacob), a patriarch * Judas the Zealot, mentioned in the Epistle of the Apostles (Epistula Apostolorum), written in the 2nd century * Judas of Galilee, also Judas of Gamala, Jewish revolt leader * Judas, alternate name of Jude, one of the brothers of Jesus * Judas, in whose house on the Street called Straight in Damascus Saul of Tarsus regained his sight * Judas Thomas Didymus or Saint Thomas * Judas Thaddaeus, son of James, one of the twelve apostles * Judas Cyriacus (died 360), man said to have assisted Helena of Constantinople to find the True Cross * Judas Maccabeus, founder of the Hasmonean dynasty * Judas Barsabbas, companion of the apostles Paul, Barnabas and Silas, emissary of the Church of Jerusalem to the Church at Antioch Books *Gospel of Judas, an ancient Gnostic Gospel * "Judas" (short story), a 1967 short story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judas Iscariot
Judas Iscariot (; grc-x-biblical, Ἰούδας Ἰσκαριώτης; syc, ܝܗܘܕܐ ܣܟܪܝܘܛܐ; died AD) was a disciple and one of the original Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. According to all four canonical gospels, Judas betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin in the Garden of Gethsemane by kissing him on the cheek and addressing him as "master" to reveal his identity in the darkness to the crowd who had come to arrest him. His name is often used synonymously with betrayal or treason. The Gospel of Mark gives no motive for Judas's betrayal, but does present Jesus predicting it at the Last Supper, an event also described in all the other gospels. The Gospel of Matthew states that Judas committed the betrayal in exchange for thirty pieces of silver. The Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of John suggest that he was possessed by Satan. According to , after learning that Jesus was to be crucified, Judas attempted to return the money he had been paid for his betrayal to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judas (2001 Film)
''Gli amici di Gesù - Giuda'' is a 2001 Italian-German coproduction television movie produced by Raffaele Mertes. It was included in the Turner Bible Collection series as ''Close to Jesus - Judas''. The cast includes Enrico Lo Verso as Judas Iscariot, Danny Quinn as Jesus, and Mathieu Carrière as Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate (; grc-gre, Πόντιος Πιλᾶτος, ) was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26/27 to 36/37 AD. He is best known for being the official who presided over the trial of ....Matthew King Cross-Examined Films: Engaging the Church with Modern Art 1543468810 2017 This four-part series features the Italian hunk Danny Quinn in the role of Jesus, one ... The film shows gross sympathy for Judas, which isn't necessarily a problem, but the fact that it fabricates much of what we .. .. Despite the negatives, the unknown Enrico Lo Verso gives a stellar performance in the eponymous role. References 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Altar
''The Altar'' is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Banks, released on September 30, 2016, by Harvest Records. Banks collaborated with several producers on the album, including Tim Anderson, Sohn, and Al Shux, with whom she worked on her debut studio album, '' Goddess''. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and became her second top 20 in the United States, peaking at number 17 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It spawned four singles: " Fuck with Myself", " Gemini Feed", "Mind Games", and " To the Hilt". Background On November 4, 2015, Banks released the single " Better", along with its accompanying music video. Banks toured with The Weeknd for a second time, opening for him on his The Madness Fall Tour across North America from November to December 2015. She announced on June 8, 2016, that she had finished work on her second album. On July 29, Banks revealed that the album would be titled ''The Altar'', along with its cover art and relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cage The Elephant (album)
''Cage the Elephant'' is the debut studio album by American rock band Cage the Elephant. The album was produced by Jay Joyce and released on June 23, 2008, in Europe by Relentless Records, and on March 24, 2009, in the United States by RCA/Jive Label Group. It was certified platinum by the RIAA and spawned four singles. Chart performance ''Cage the Elephant'' debuted on the UK Albums Chart at number 38 in its week of release, and debuted at number 171 on the ''Billboard'' 200, later rising to number 67. On the release of the band's second album, ''Thank You, Happy Birthday'', ''Cage the Elephant'' reappeared on the ''Billboard'' 200, this time reaching number 59. Singles The first and second singles from the album, "Free Love" and "In One Ear", did not make significant impact on any charts. However, the third single "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" (from its original 2008 release) reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart, and a later 2009 US release reached number 3 on the Altern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forth (album)
''Forth'' is the fourth and final studio album by the English alternative rock band the Verve before their third break up in 2009. It was released internationally on 25 August 2008 on EMI and a day later in North America on the On Your Own label. The band reformed in 2007, having broken up in 1999. ''Forth'' was their first album of new material since their 1997 album ''Urban Hymns'' and their first since 1995's '' A Northern Soul'' to feature the original line-up without second guitarist and keyboardist Simon Tong. It is also the second album to feature the ''Urban Hymns'' and Ashcroft's solo album producer Chris Potter. The album's first single, "Love Is Noise", received its first airplay on BBC Radio 1 on 23 June 2008. The song reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and became a summer hit in Europe. The band also released a non-album track, "Mover", as a free download a week later. Background The band recorded new songs in Richmond between 2007 and 2008. Most of the back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My December
''My December'' is the third studio album by American singer Kelly Clarkson. The album was released on June 22, 2007, through RCA Records. Clarkson confirmed the name of the album in her journal on her fanclub website on February 27, 2007. Since its release, ''My December'' has shipped one million copies in the United States and has been certified platinum. It was also certified platinum in Canada. The album was voted as the fifth best album of 2007 by the readers of '' Billboard''. It ranked at number 53 on the Australian year-end albums chart. The album was heavily reviewed by critics, who noted the album's stronger rock influence when compared with Clarkson's previous album '' Breakaway'' (2004). Background Development Clarkson began writing and composing songs for ''My December'' during her international Breakaway World Tour. In an interview, Clarkson was quoted: [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songs Of Faith And Devotion
''Songs of Faith and Devotion'' is the eighth studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was first released on 22 March 1993 in the United Kingdom by Mute Records and a day later in the United States by Sire Records and Reprise Records. The album incorporated a more aggressive, darker rock-oriented tone than its predecessor '' Violator'' (1990), largely influenced by the emerging alternative rock and grunge scenes in the United States. Upon its release, ''Songs of Faith and Devotion'' reached number one in several countries, and became the first Depeche Mode album to debut atop the charts in both the UK and the US. To support the album, Depeche Mode embarked on the fourteen-month-long Devotional Tour, the largest tour they had undertaken to date. Recording the album and the subsequent tour exacerbated growing tensions and difficulties within the band, prompting Alan Wilder to quit in 1995, making this album the final one with him as a band member, and also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helloween
Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg by members of bands Iron Fist, Gentry, Second Hell and Powerfool. Its first lineup consisted of singer and guitarist Kai Hansen, bassist Markus Grosskopf, guitarist Michael Weikath and drummer Ingo Schwichtenberg. By the time Hansen quit Helloween in 1989 to form Gamma Ray, the band had evolved into a five-piece, with Michael Kiske taking over as lead vocalist. Schwichtenberg and Kiske both parted ways with Helloween in 1993; Schwichtenberg died two years later as the result of suicide. Between then and 2016, there had been numerous line-up changes, leaving Grosskopf and Weikath as the only remaining original members. As a septet, their current lineup includes four-fifths of the '' Keeper of the Seven Keys: Parts I'' and '' II''-era (1987–1988) lineup, featuring three additional members, vocalist Andi Deris (who had replaced Kiske in 1994), guitarist Sascha Gerstner and drummer Daniel Löble. Since its incepti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucienne Delyle
Lucienne Delyle (16 April 1917 – 10 April 1962) was a French singer. After the very famous song ''Mon amant de Saint-Jean'' (my lover from Saint-Jean), in 1942, Lucienne Delyle became one of the most popular French female singers of the 1950s. Biography Born in Paris, she received a pharmacist's education. She performed as an amateur singer until 1939 when Jacques Canetti, the artistic director of Radio Cité, heard her and immediately engaged her. In 1940, she married the jazzman Aimé Barelli (1917–1995), who guided her career for the rest of her life. They had a daughter, Minouche Barelli (1947–2004). She had an immense success with the song "Mon amant de Saint-Jean" (My Lover From Saint-Jean) in 1942, and became the most popular female singer in France. She achieved her greatest popularity during the 1950s. In 1953, Bruno Coquatrix invited her and Gilbert Bécaud to headline the gala opening concert at the Paris Olympia. Toward the end of the 1950s she suffered fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judas (Lady Gaga Song)
"Judas" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga, recorded for her second studio album, '' Born This Way'' (2011). It was released by Interscope Records on April 15, 2011 as the second single from the album. Written and produced by Lady Gaga and Nadir "RedOne" Khayat, it is an electro house song about a woman in love with a man who betrayed her. It embodies the incidents that have haunted Gaga in the past, and its core meaning refers to the negative parts of her life that she cannot escape. Gaga has further explained that the song was also about honoring one's inner darkness in order to bring oneself into the light. The artwork for the single was designed by Gaga in Microsoft Word. In spite of a polarizing impact on several religious groups, the song was generally well received by critics, who likened the song to "Bad Romance" with some noting it should have been the album's lead single. The song has a similar sound to Gaga's previous RedOne-produced tracks, including " Poker Face" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judas (ballad)
"Judas", Child ballad 23, dates to at least the 13th century and is one of the oldest surviving English ballads. It is numbered as 23 in Francis Child's collection.Bertrand Harris Bronson -''The Ballad as Song'' 1969 Page 97 "First, then, for the materials, taking the Child ballads as our convenient base. ... Whereas the earliest text among Child's ballads, the "Judas," goes back to the mid-thirteenth century, no tune specifically attached in the record by title or ... Synopsis Christ gives Judas 30 pieces of silver to buy food for the Apostles; on his way to the market, Judas is waylaid by his sister, who lulls him to sleep and steals the money. Unwilling to confess his loss, Judas sells Christ to the Romans for the same amount. See also *List of Child Ballads The Child Ballads is the colloquial name given to a collection of 305 ballads collected in the 19th century by Francis James Child Francis James Child (February 1, 1825 – September 11, 1896) was an American schola ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisdom (band)
Wisdom was a Hungarian power metal band from Budapest. Formed in autumn 2001, the group was known for its practice of basing each song on a well-known quotation. Many of the band's lyrics and all of the album covers center on the story of an old man, a cult figure called Wiseman. Biography The band originally consisted of bass player Mate Molnar and guitarist Gabor Kovacs. Molnar was a fan of Kovacs' existing band Legendary, and the two agreed to form a new group together. They were later joined by Istvan Nachladal (Nahi) (vocals), Balazs Hornyak (drums) and Zsolt Galambos (guitar), who had also been a member of Legendary. The band was named after the 1986 film ''Wisdom''. Wisdom played their first concert in Miskolc in 2002. In they were featured as a support act in the 2003 Iron Maiden tour Give Me Ed... 'Til I'm Dead Tour. They subsequently featured in the motorcycle magazine ''Born To Be Wild'', which led to increased public exposure. Wisdom performed as a warm-up a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
