Synopses & Reviews
Packed with fascinating details, this fast-paced narrative will transport readers back in time. In an exploration of the political and social landscape at the time of Jesuss life, Bill OReilly takes on the questions surrounding his death. Who was involved in the trial and sentencing of Jesus? What circumstances led to his conviction? What were the motivations in killing Jesus? In the same way that the author gave fresh insight into the lives and times of Lincoln and Kennedy, this is an intimate portrait of the Jesus of history. The Last Days of Jesus is geared toward young readers, and is sure to make kids reconsider the man they thought they knew.
Review
"A condensed version of O'Reilly's bestselling adult book Killing Jesus." - School Library Journal
"This distillation of the best-selling Killing Jesus: A History (2013) retains the originals melodramatic tone and present-tense narration." - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Kennedys Last Days:
“A thoroughly documented, visually rich presentation.” —Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Killing Kennedy:
“All the suspense and drama of a popular thriller.” —Husna Haq, The Christian Science Monitor
“Immersively written . . . Mr. OReilly and Mr. Dugard succeed in investing a familiar national tragedy with fresh anguish . . . A powerful historical précis.” —Janet Maslin, The New York Times
Praise for Lincolns Last Days:
“This thrillerlike adaptation captures the excitement of the Union victory in the Civil War and the shock and horror that quickly followed as the country learned of Lincolns death and sought revenge on his assassins. The popularity of OReillys adult title will drive interest in this version, but it definitely stands alone and will find an audience among general readers and report writers.” —School Library Journal
“Accessible to younger readers.” —Booklist
Praise for Killing Lincoln:
“If Grisham wrote a novel about April 1865 . . . it might well read like Killing Lincoln.” —Peter J. Boyer, Newsweek
“[Killing Lincoln] delivers a taut, action-packed narrative with cliff-hangers aplenty.” —The Christian Science Monitor
“[Killing Lincoln] is nonfiction, albeit told in white-knuckled, John Grisham-like style.” —The New York Post
Synopsis
Two thousand years ago, Jesus walked across Galilee; everywhere he traveled he gained followers. His contemporaries are familiar historical figures: Julius Caesar, Caesar Augustus, Herod the Great, Pontius Pilate. It was an era of oppression, when every man, woman, and child answered to the brutal rule of Rome. In this world, Jesus lived, and in this volatile political and historical context, Jesus died—and changed the world forever. Adapted from Bill OReillys bestselling historical thriller Killing Jesus, and richly illustrated, The Last Days of Jesus is a riveting, fact-based account of the life and times of Jesus.
About the Author
Bill OReilly is a former high-school history teacher and the author of several number one bestselling books, including Lincolns Last Days and Killing Kennedy. He is also the anchor of The OReilly Factor, the highest-rated cable news show in the country.