Why He Betrayed Jesus Quotes

“Do not make me laugh, stupid Jew.” Pontius Pilate had said upon hearing Anna’s explanation. “Your tribal God, Yahweh. Is a very weak God if he has allowed your people to become vassals of mighty Rome.”
― Viktor Shel, Why He Betrayed Jesus

“Wealth is not a sign of dignity, dear Jonah. Only those who put faith above wealth are worthy of this honour. Abandon wealth and devote yourself to serving the cause of faith, and you will deserve eternal bliss.”
― Viktor Shel, Why He Betrayed Jesus

“My goal is to correct evil. I have to instruct these people on the right path.”
― Viktor Shel, Why He Betrayed Jesus

“...your name will remain forever in the memory of people. However, it will not be a good memory. Your name will become a household name in all languages, and it will only cause bad associations in humans.”
― Viktor Shel, Why He Betrayed Jesus

“The purpose is so important that for it someone must sacrifice more than their life - they must sacrifice their honour and their good name. Are you ready for such a sacrifice?”
― Viktor Shel, Why He Betrayed Jesus

“Earthly life is a temporary phenomenon only”, Jesus said thoughtfully. “Death comes sooner or later to all mortals. It is honour that is the eternal thing. I asked you not about your life, but about your honour and your good name.”
― Viktor Shel, Why He Betrayed Jesus

“Everyone has honour and a good name. It is the only sacred thing that every person has.”
― Viktor Shel, Why He Betrayed Jesus