The fascination with Judas has persisted despite the fact that there is no evidence of the hard facts of his life. Even the 'Iscariot' attached to him may be nothing more significant than a corruption of the name of the town from which he came. Justin Cartwright attachcorruptionevidence share on social
It is uncomfortable to be reminded that the Catholic church only removed the reference to 'perfidious Jews' from the Good Friday liturgy in 1960. Justin Cartwright catholicchurchfriday Change image and share on social
Complete barista-standard coffee machines cost from £1,600 to more than £20,000. Justin Cartwright 000baristacoffee Change image and share on social
Writing 'Judas: The Troubling History of the Renegade Apostle' must have been a difficult task because there are no facts. Judas may quite possibly never have existed at all, and if he did, the Judas kiss may not have happened. Justin Cartwright apostledifficultexist share on social
James McBride's 'The Good Lord Bird' is set in the mid-19th century and is based on the real life of John Brown, the one who lies a-mouldering in his grave. Justin Cartwright 19thbasebird Change image and share on social
Nadine Gordimer came over just before she died. She didn't want to talk about books or the arts, but about the abuse of the constitution by the government. Justin Cartwright abuseartbook Change image and share on social
Someone once pointed out that there are quite a lot of animals in my books, and I'm sure that is something to do with 'The Wind in the Willows.' I must have picked up a rather anthropomorphic view of them. Justin Cartwright animalanthropomorphicbook share on social
Great architects like Taut, Mendelsohn, and Gropius built some astonishing buildings which were to change the way architects around the world thought. Brecht and Weill forever changed musical theatre; Kaethe Kollwitz and others changed German perceptions of the purposes of art. Justin Cartwright architectartastonish share on social
The book tour is a strange institution. You are wheeled about to explain your book and even to justify it. Justin Cartwright bookexplaininstitution Change image and share on social
Advertising, the product of capitalism, can only justify itself on the premise that the market is a force for good. Justin Cartwright advertisecapitalismforce Change image and share on social
