He was one of the select few who walked, talked and lived with Jesus, sharing meals and counsel and witnessing miracle after miracle. Yet Judas betrayed Christ for a mere 30 silver coins, condemning the Son of God to death on the cross. JUDAS: TRAITOR OR FRIEND examines the life and death of the man whose name has become synonymous with "betrayal," looking for answers to the question of why he would turn on his best friend. Some experts believe that Judas' act was an attempt to force Jesus to reveal his divine power, thus proving to all that he was the Messiah. Others theorize that he was acting according to Jesus' own instructions. Drawing on the scriptures and other sources, psychologists, theologians and religious scholars investigate Judas' childhood, his relationship with Christ and how he came to the monumental decision that would define him for all time.