This cantata (without music) presents a biblical perspective to the closing scenes of a divine incarnation. This is the glorious sequel of what seemed like an ignominious defeat, to the small band of followers.
How, in a past retelling, the treacherous, deceitful and thieving traitor could be portrayed as the misunderstood protagonist, says more about the human mind than it does about the biblical record. When one strips transcendent love from the central drama of history, and tries to interpret a perfect sacrifice as a confused human tragedy, then, of course, the rising Son is overlooked. This story offers eternal hope and a solution for mankind's fumbling about in the darkness of meaninglessness. Light and life are what Jesus came to bring; he did both when he conquered death and the grave.
In writing, each of these poems were associated with tunes in my head. Alas, I have no musical talent and those tunes will need to be rediscovered by anyone with the inclination.