/lit/ - Literature

I always found him an interesting character. He became an apostle to Jesus. I could only imagine for an honest reason at some point, but he obviously betrayed him for money. But it was not as if his soul was totally evil since he obviously regretted his discussion afterwards, showing some consciousness at some level. Is a repentant sinner, even if he commited the greatest sin, better than an unrepentant one?

books, both theological and otherwise concerning this guy. Preferably historical understandings, but modern is ok too.