Killing Jesus
By Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard
- Release Date: 2013-09-24
- Genre: Ancient History
Description
Millions of readers have thrilled to bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and historian Martin Dugard's Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln, page-turning works of nonfiction that have changed the way we read history.
The basis for the 2015 television film available on streaming.
Now the iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor details the events leading up to the murder of the most influential man in history: Jesus of Nazareth. Nearly two thousand years after this beloved and controversial young revolutionary was brutally killed by Roman soldiers, more than 2.2 billion human beings attempt to follow his teachings and believe he is God. Killing Jesus will take readers inside Jesus's life, recounting the seismic political and historical events that made his death inevitable - and changed the world forever.
Reviews
Amazing
5By Bibi Cakes1Excellent bookChronological Organization of My Thoughts
5By Rusty TuffputtsAt minimum, reading this book did that for me. Inside the ropes look at Jesus’ life, that explains the who, what, where and when of that time. As a human being that lives, breathes, and walks this planet I now more than ever want to visit Jerusalem. I’ve been to Haifa in 89’. I’ve read Michener’s, The Source and Uris’, Exodus. I’ve been to Rome (also in 89’), I’ve got to visit Jerusalem! That may or may not happen. If not, with the aid of this book, at least I know WHY things happened during Jesus’ life the way they did. O’Reilly and Dugard did a great job explaining that.Killing Ignorance
5By Repete45Episcopalian, alter boy and Christian high school. Never knew Jesus as I do now. Thank you both for the enlightenment.Not A True History- It’s Fiction!
2By servantkingBill’s got his dates wrong, Jesus was 33 at His His murder and death; names of historical characters are pronounced incorrectly; he adds his own fiction it’s not an accurate historical account; he takes liberty in twisting facts and makes up events or details not part of the narrative, perhaps extra biblical fiction. He really reduces Jesus to a mere man and not a God man, fully human, fully divine. Any serious student who is well trained would fine this account fictional and denies the reality Jesus was God in the flesh and although tempted like us, Jesus wasn’t struggling with His identity, was not a mere man, had great insight, wisdom and divine power. He voluntarily laid down His life, it wasn’t a miscalculation of being accused of blasphemy. Jesus was the only Son of God. Immaculate conception and God in the flesh. I find Bill’s book quite deficient and disappointing, narration is not the best and he made it a fictitious story created by the author’s concepts for his fictitious account. Any serious scholar or student of the Bible during a lifetime would not call this non fiction and true story but true fiction laced throughout the book. I humbly submit.Oh god make It stop
1By Your dopamineJesus super cool guy. He was against the church because it was full of yes men who didn’t help the needy and poor like they claim. It’s in the goddamn bible… bill stop writing and drinking your a mess…Phenomenal page turning. Real story of his life and the politics of his crucifixion
5By KathyNYCThe wide scope historical facts are incredible and explains a lot of questions A phenomenal read!Amazing Book
5By BirdoWorkyIt’s really quite impressive how O Reilly is able to tell these stories with such detail. I have loved every book in the series.Excellent book
5By djeary1Learned a lot very well done, O’Reilly does a great job narrating and bringing you through the times that Jesus lived. AAA+++Yuckety Yuck Yuck Yuck
1By cdarwinBible Yes. Jesus, big yes. Bill o Reilly pretending to be a historian - no, definitely no.Killing Jesus
5By fHgeneVery good book.....done from the right perspective; and that is based on facts!! Really enjoyed the read!!Good stuff
4By SamDeen45FascinatingNon biblical
1By El_dorado_48Not thrust worthyClassic
5By PhilnjaxAnother outstanding book by O’Reilly and Dugard from their “Killing” series, but I found it strange they excluded Peter’s denial of Jesus since he did so three times and the acceptance of Christ by the thief while hanging on his cross beside Jesus.Bad
1By Kathleen CarneyDon't waste your time. Read the bible.Love it!
4By Fuzzy mustardI'm thirteen years old, and I've made the decision to follow Jesus. Personally, I rather be able to pick up and open a bible rather then be touch a Harry Potter book. I think that the closer you keep it to the bible the better. Plus, had no sin, but I can't say the same for Libcoln. All in all I loved this book.Exceptional read !
5By Dg$$I felt as though I was living in the days of Jesus, such great description and attention to details, I loved itPoorly written, not worth buying
1By Zadrozny!I wish I had read more reviews before paying $15 for this disappointing paraphrasing of the Bible. Nothing interesting. Just poor writing and terrible editing filing 250 pages. I expected more from O'Reilly.Sad Imitation of Biblical Scholarship
1By PanegyristAs an ordained minister with a degree in Biblical Studies I can assure potential readers that this book plays fast and loose with both facts and interpretation. It represents neither liberal scholarship, any orthodox tradition of interpretation, nor even a semblance of sincere effort. It's simply a half baked mess.Biased, outright lie.
1By AbrmtiThis Book is not an historical book by no means. It's the same old lies from the 'New Testament' only in a nicer package. It is not based on anything besides for that
