"Judas" (Roud 3964,Child 23) is one of the oldest surviving Englishfolk ballads, dating back to at least the 13th century.Francis Child numbered it No. 23 inhis collection.[1][2][3]
Jesus givesJudas 30 pieces of silver to buy food for theApostles; on his way to the market, Judas is waylaid by his sister, who lulls him to sleep and steals the money. Unwilling to confess his loss, Judas sells Christ to theRomans for thesame amount.[1][2]
