Chapter Josaphat to Judas Kiss of J by Brewer's Phrase & Fable

Judaism (3 syl.). The religion of the Jews, or anything else which is special to that people.

Judas in the satire of Absalom and Achitophel, by Dryden and Tate, was meant for Mr. Furgueson, a Nonconformist. He was ejected in 1662 from his living of Godmersham, in Kent, and afterwards distinguished himself by his political intrigues. He joined the Duke of Monmouth, whom he afterwards betrayed.
   Le point de Judas (French). The number thirteen. The Messiah and His twelve disciples made thirteen. And as Judas was the first to die, he was the thirteenth. At the death of the Saviour, the number being reduced to eleven, a twelfth (Matthias) was elected by lot to fill the place of the traitor.

Judas Kiss (A). A deceitful act of courtesy. Judas betrayed his Master with a kiss.

"So Judas kissed his Master,
And cried, `All hail!' whenas he meant all harm." Shakespeare: 3 Henry VI., v. i.