$13.00. There is a myth that Judas Iscariot hanged himself from a tree of this species, causing its white flowers to turn red. The Roman Way By Edith Hamilton - 1961, Paperback, MD213, Mentor Book . The Judas Tree, And Other Legends of the Betrayer March 31, 2015 Thomas L. McDonald Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! shipping: + $3.33 shipping . This is an attractive, small deciduous tree with rounded, heart shaped leaves. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. The heart-shaped leaf is just lovely too - the new growth is greenish yellow, the stems turn somewhat red over time - really decorative. Product Details. 1961. The Judas tree (or the Judea tree, as it is still common there) is a deciduous tree, similar to the Carob tree, which belongs to the leguminous family (Fabaceae). The common name Judas Tree derives from the legend that says that apostle Judas Ischariot, after betraying Jesus to the Romans, had hanged himself on a Cercis tree. The Ballad of the Judas Tree This poem was offered through song at church on Sunday. $5.99. The Judas tree is a type of redbud tree that is native to Asian countries. $12.99. The Judas Tree. He was also thinking of more recent instances of betrayal, such as the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989. Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), a small native tree currently in bloom, is sometimes also called the Judas Tree or Flowering Judas.Part of the legend behind this name and this lovely native goes back to Christian folklore. Free shipping VINTAGE 1961 THE BABY JESUS Book Children Youth Education School. shipping: + $2.99 shipping . These flowers are pink in colour and appear early in spring, before the foliage and are followed by long, flat, deep purple pods which hang decoratively throughout the tree. "The Judas Tree" is the twenty-seventh episode of the British crime drama series Jonathan Creek.The feature-length episode was written and directed by series creator David Renwick, and premiered on BBC One on 4 April 2010. In spring, clusters of pea-like flowers appear along the branches and trunk. 268 pages. The Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum) is an elegant little tree that is classified under Leguminosae of Fabaceae. During late winter or early spring, this tree produces bright pink or magenta-colored blossoms that occasionally even grow on … Cronin 1st Edition 1961 Hardcover. Category: books SKU: 1607967494EWY Title: The Judas Tree Author: A. J. Cronin Book binding: Hardcover Publisher: Victor Gollancz Ltd Year of publication: 1961 Condition: GOOD Description . I have never considered the fate of Judas when Jesus descended into Hell; that Jesus as the “man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3) first identified with Judas’s pain and sin and redeemed the one who had betrayed him the most. Other articles where Judas tree is discussed: redbud: …Mediterranean region, is often called Judas tree, for the betrayer of Christ, who is said to have hanged himself from such a tree, after which the white flowers turned red with blood or shame. It is not very frost hardy and needs protection in winter. Yellow dust jacket over red cloth. It is a deciduous tree, which means that it loses it leaves in the fall and re-grows them in the spring. The Judas Tree is a good choice for an attractive and rare bonsai tree. At 20 years of age it can reach a height of 15 metres. The Judas Tree. The Judas Tree is a ballet about betrayal and guilt, individual and communal. 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