Does anyone realize that it is Judas, and not Jesus, who is the ‘hero’ in this production?
Here is an ample list to show the blasphemous character of the play . . . if anyone is interested.
https://www.christianblog.com/blog/bibleguy64/is-jesus-christ-superstar-blasphemy/
Here are some of the main points of the article that you might find informative:
1. The play contains many elements that are, in fact, biblical, but upon closer inspection, its failings become very apparent.
2. Judas has the honor of singing the first song, and complains that Jesus is caught up in His own fame.
3. Mary Magdalene sings one of the rock opera’s most famous songs, “I Don’t Know How To Love Him”. In it she sings that He is “just a man”.
4. Judas warns Jesus of scandal because of His proximity to Mary Magdalene. Jesus’ response is to say “enjoy the good” while he has it.
5. Judas is portrayed as an advocate of the poor. No mention is made that he is a thief.
6. Jesus enters Jerusalem on foot, not on a donkey. He is lifted up by the crowd on a pallet.
7. The praise of the crowd is not spontaneous. Jesus initiates it by singing.
8. Jesus teaches the crowd about the Kingdom of God by saying “You can win it.”
9. The next scene shows Jesus ending the celebration of an adoring crowd by telling them that death can only be defeated by dying. There is no mention of His resurrection.
10. Jesus tells a crowd of people who want to be healed, “There’s too many of you. There’s too little of me. Leave me alone!” He doesn’t heal anyone.
11. Jesus tells the disciples at the Last Supper, “I must be mad, thinking you’ll remember me!”
12. When Jesus prays in the garden He says He is no longer inspired. He says He is “sad and tired”. He ends His song with “Take me now, before I change my mind.”
13. Pilate makes accusations against Jesus, instead of saying that he finds no fault with Him.
14. The play ends with the crucifixion, but it doesn’t represent the resurrection.
In my opinion, this play is not an innocent musical that takes some poetic license with the truth about Jesus for the sake making the show entertaining. It is blasphemous, satanic, and should be avoided by all Christians.
A fundamental characteristic of evil is that it contradicts the Word of God. A common deception is to mix a few lies with a lot of truth. Many people can be tricked that way. They might not notice the lies mixed with the truth. In other words, when you mix just a little poison in your food, the result is still poisonous food, and poison can kill.
You’ve got it right. Thank you.
The narrative is from the perspective of Judas. So of course Judas would be seen as the hero. Context is everything. Once you realize this is The Book of Judas, it all makes sense.