Killing Jesus Background Info

 

 

*WARNING TO FUTURE READERS CAN BE GORY AT TIMES*

 

 This is a book about the events and life of Jesus of Nazareth leading up to his death and resurrection. This book is based on facts and what can be deduced when there are gaps in the story. You have Bill O'Reilly's word, "In writing of this fact-based book, Martin Dugard and I do not aim to suggest we know everything about Jesus. But we know much and will tell you things you might not have heard." Or want to hear they did some horrific things in those days. "Our research has uncovered a narrative that is both fascinating and frustrating. There are major gaps in the life of Jesus, and at times we can only deduce what happened to him based upon the best available evidence. As often as possible, we relied on classical works. Our primary sources are cited in the last pages of the books, Killing Lincoln and Killing Kennedy ,we will tell you when we don't know what happened or if we believe the evidence we are citing is not set in stone." (O'Reilly 2)  

 

From what I have read of this book so far ,which has been up to this point background information is that King Herod has many issues mental and physical. The guy had his soldiers kill all of the babies in Bethlehem whatever way the pleased to make sure that Jesus was killed so he would not threaten to overthrow his power. He also had several physical issues like an inflamed toe, lung disease, kidney problems, worms, a heart condition, and other worse diseases I'd rather not describe and trust I'm totally doing you are a favor.  Then we transition into the history of Rome, specifically, Julius Caesar .  We start off with Brutus, guy is more of a back-stabber than you think and yes that was on purpose. Brutus insisted Caesar attend the senate meeting knowing full well the plot against Caesar.  Caesar was also aware of the plot but was not concerned since there had been so many against him.  Brutus lured Caesar by telling him the senate was going to crown him king of Rome. Then we learn how Caesar rose to power in Rome he started as a war general in Gaul. On the way back to Rome Caesar was suppose to disband his troops before crossing the Rubicon River but if course Julius being the stereotypical power hungry Roman  he is crosses the Rubicon without disbanding his troops causing a civil war in Rome. I think we all know who came out on top of that battle since you probably don't know who Pompey is.

 

 What topic would you read non-fiction about?

 

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