Book Recommendation from Imperial Beach Library's Assistant Manager

Looking for a new book to read? Assistant Branch Manager Jose Robles from the Imperial Beach County Library has got a great recommendation for you.

What it's called: “Killing Jesus”

Who wrote it: Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard

Read it if you liked: “Killing Kennedy”

What it's about: This book isn’t for the Christians or the non-Christians alike; it’s a historical (non-religious) narrative aimed to better appreciate and understand what is presented in the gospels of the New Testament. TV journalist Bill O’Reilly and co-author Martin Dugard did a wonderful job presenting a well-researched book full of historical facts and perhaps one of the easiest books to read about the life and death of Jesus Christ. 

The historical background of the Roman Empire and its leaders like Julius Caesar really helped put the politics and motivation of Jesus’ execution into perspective. The suspenseful reading allows the reader to step back and experience it as if you were in Rome yourself! I warn you, if you’re already familiar with the Bible, you may find this book somewhat dull and uninteresting. I hope Bill continues his trilogy.

How to get your hands on it: Visit your local County library, request it in the library bookmobile or see if it's available online through e-books.