Volume 4 · Chapter 264 · Pp. 263-274

A day of Judas Iscariot in Nazareth.

Chapter 264 recounts an episode in Nazareth involving Judas Iscariot, focusing on a man with a withered hand who seeks healing from Jesus. Despite the presence of those intending to trap Jesus, the man approaches with genuine faith and is healed, demonstrating Jesus' forgiveness and mercy. The narrative highlights the tension between faith and deceit, as well as Jesus' compassion even towards those who plot against Him. The chapter sets the scene for understanding Judas' role and the dynamics in Jesus' hometown.

Themes: Faith and Deceit, Healing and Mercy, Forgiveness, Jesus' Compassion, Judas Iscariot, Trust in God