US & Canadian Versions: 23. Judas
[The three ballads collected by Niles are catalogued by him as Child 23 because they are ballads about Judas. They are not necessary related to Child A or B from Trinity College in 1200s. Niles A text is the closest to Child A.
Since Niles has admitted recreating ballads (Wilgus) and members of the folk community (including Bronson) have questioned the authenticity of Niles collected works, these version are presented here so noted.
R. Matteson 2012, 2014]
CONTENTS:
1. Oh Judy, My Judy- Mulleneous (KY) 1909 Niles C
2. Judas and Jesus- Whitman (KY) 1909 Niles B
3. Judas- Mayberry Thomas (TN) 1933 Niles A