Judas by Amos Oz

Set in the winter of 1959 in Jerusalem, this novel intricately weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and ideological conflict. The story follows Shmuel Ash, a young, disillusioned student who takes up a job as a companion to an elderly, disabled intellectual named Gershom Wald. As Shmuel becomes entangled in the lives of Wald and his enigmatic daughter-in-law, Atalia, he is drawn into a world of philosophical debates and historical reflections. The narrative explores themes of faith, identity, and the nature of treachery, challenging the reader to reconsider the story of Judas Iscariot and the complexities of human relationships.