Killing Jesus

A History

By: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Narrated by: Bill O'Reilly

Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

Millions of people have thrilled to best-selling authors Bill O'Reilly and historian Martin Dugard's Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln, works of nonfiction that have changed the way we view history. Now the 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 2,000 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 listeners inside Jesus' life, recounting the seismic political and historical events that made his death inevitable and changed the world forever.

©Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard (P)2013 Macmillan Audio

the detail of description and history

this book helped create a picture of the rings and events happening when Jesus walked the earth. the descriptive nature of this book made me feel as of I was there watching the events of Jesus's life unfold. I recommend this book to those that feel as if their understanding is missing viral elements.

A Book for Atheists & Believers Alike

Admittedly I passed over this multiple times before downloading it for fear it was just another emotion-driven plea for faith without thought. It is researched well and fact based and evenly filled with multiple points of view. Highly recommend it

Awesome, loved it.... but.

This was my first "read" in the killing series. I love the story of Jesus and have been wanting to hear a more historical view point of his life story. I think Bill nailed it. Throughout the book, he has footnotes telling where that bit of info or text came from. I do have one issue though, its a sort of test I have for religious experts and Bill failed in my view. When he talked about the repentant prostitute washing jesus's feet with her hair, tears and expensive perfume. I waited, and then he said it, her name was Mary Magdalene. NOOOO, not true! That women is never mentioned by name in the bible. It was Pope Gregory The Great who surmised it was Mary. When I hear that repeated by someone who should know better, it makes me question all the other things they are talking about. However, Bill does say he wrote this book not solely based on the bible but also on historical writers and writings as well. I'll give him a pass.

Bill O'Reilly and the Context of Christ.

Would you consider the audio edition of Killing Jesus to be better than the print version?

Yes, O' Reilly continues to show his chops for narration.

What other book might you compare Killing Jesus to and why?

Killing Kennedy, Killing Lincoln. I thing the reasons are obvious.

What does Bill O'Reilly bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

When I read I tend to miss a lot of verbal inflections and without those I tend to miss what is actually meant. O' Reilly makes everything clear with his words and his voice.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There is a moment at the very beginning of the book when O' Reilly says that Jesus came to save the world and not condemn it. This is John 3:17, spoken by Jesus to the Pharisee, Nicodemus, who Jesus had been calling hypocrites because they had forgotten to love. I think we forget to love too often. I think there are two kinds of Christians, those who know John 3:16, and those who know John 3:16 & 17.

Any additional comments?

The book doesn't contain the Sermon on the Mount, only a mention of it. For a book that attempts to explain who Jesus was, why He died and became famous leaving out His greatest teachings is terrible judgement.

Also, I understand why O' Reilly and Dugard never refer to Jesus as Jesus Christ. It is a big turn off for people who don't believe He was. The author's believe it's better read and buy the book without the Christ part than to not read it at all. As a practicing Christian I disagree. After all if Jesus wasn't the son of God than He was crazy because He told everyone He was and horrifically abused for it. To surrender the acknowledgement that Jesus was God so people learn His teachings is to surrender His teachings making them pointless.

kept me listening

Excellent story ,well done ,have to read some more of his work.his research is captivating.

Excellent

The writers took great historical care in writing this book. it is a great read, and I recommend to anyone interested in knowing more about Jesus.

Excellent

This has increased my belief in my Lord in Savior. Brought a vivid picture to life in times to the greatest event in human history.

good

its nice to find a story about jesus that tells fact and not clouded by different religious views

Amazing

Bill did a fantastic job! I learned things that I never knew before about Jesus. This book/audio is not just a book about Jesus, but it's also about history. I will listen to it again.

Good

I liked it. I'm new to the Bible so I can't give an opinion on accuracy. I will say that all the main points are things I have read in the bible. This book seems to fill in some gaps with colorful, descriptive, and accurate scenes. The Roman details running parallel to Jesus life was exceptionally interesting.