SAN FRANCISCO – In 2006 National Geographic’s release of the first English translation of an ancient text dated to the 2nd century AD, shook Christianity and the perception of the world’s most famous villain – it was The Gospel of Judas. Amidst religious controversy, it revealed that Judas was asked secretly by Jesus to betray him, and in doing so, fulfilled a divine role and plan.

First published more than 50 years prior to The Gospel of Judas, but correlating with it precisely, a little known book has brought to light secret teachings thought to belong to Judas Iscariot. Newly translated, The Flight of the Feathered Serpent is the true story of journalist Armando Cosani in the Second World War. His life changes inexplicably after he meets with a mysterious man, who leaves him with a series of profound writings – one being Judas’ firsthand account of the events leading up to the betrayal, which incredibly, reveal Judas as Jesus’ closest disciple.