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lenaaa
lenaaa
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In Rebecca what are the sources/meanings of "A denial heralded thrice the crowing of the cock" and "an insincerity was like the kiss of Judah"?

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Posted by lenaaa on Wednesday November 4, 2009 at 1:30 PM and tagged with allusions, crowing of the cock, kiss of judah, kiss of judas, meaning, rebecca, source.

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  1. pohnpei397 Teacher
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    Both of these quotes are references to the story of the crucifixion of Jesus in the New Testament.

    The first of the two -- about the crowing of the cock refers to a story in which Jesus foretells that his most trusted disciple, Peter, will betray him three times before the a rooster crows two times.  Peter denies that he will, but ends up doing it.

    The second quote (I believe you mean the kiss of Judas, not Judah) refers to the part of the story where Judas, another of Jesus' disciples, leads the Roman soldiers to Jesus and then kisses Jesus so that the soldiers will know which person to arrest.

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    Posted by pohnpei397 on Wednesday November 4, 2009 at 1:34 PM