Author Niklas Rådström has released the novel 'Judas hågkomster', according to reports on April 2, 2026. The book reportedly concludes a trilogy about the Bible that began with 'Boken' in 2013 and continued with 'En Marialegend' in 2016. Rådström is described as a writer, poet, dramatist, and essayist.
In the novel, he reportedly gives the betrayer Judas a form of redemption and questions the traditional portrayal of Judas as a symbol of betrayal, suggesting it might be unfair. Rådström has a history of engaging with biblical stories in his work and reportedly left the Swedish Church at age 17 before rejoining at age 55. The sources indicate he is fascinated by the figure of Jesus and his political impact, as well as by Judas.