This is a classic book that takes you on a journey with the behind the scenes lifestyle, geography and rituals of the day. I recommend it.

This book was well researched and well written. It took a subject that is often confusing and frustrating and made it truly a story. A story that is understandable and not forgettable. Could this story be more accurate than the short ones we have read in the Bible? Jim Bishop skillfully brought together historical data from archeological digs, literature, and linguistics that may give a well-rounded account of what really happened. The four authors in the Bible have provided our best view of the amazing birth until this book was written with the help of thousands of researchers. Before any person tries to tackle the Biblical story, this book should be read thoroughly.

These two books put together are fascinating looks at the beginning and the end of the life of Jesus Christ.

Using all the available information and combinding the Gospels, history, Jewish law and customs, archaeology, and the authors own furtile imagination the stories unravel in part historical recreation and part novel.

Jim Bishop the author melds everything together so well that you get drawn in into these intense stories. Although one must remember that some of the story includes pure speculation on the authors part. However, they were thoroughly enjoyable and educational and I highly recommend these two works in one to anyone even remotely interested in the stories.

Jim Bishop has given new, rich meaning to Christmas and Easter with these two wonderfully vivid accounts of Jesus' birth and death. His research and beautiful writing style has helped these stories come alive for me in a very memorable way. I enjoy reading these books every Advent and Lenten season to prepare for the joy of Christmas, the pain of Good Friday and the amazing joy of Easter.

Jim Bishop has given new, rich meaning to Christmas and Easter with these two wonderfully vivid accounts of Jesus' birth and death. His research and beautiful writing style has helped these stories come alive for me in a very memorable way. I enjoy reading these books every Advent and Lenten season to prepare for the joy of Christmas, the pain of Good Friday and the amazing joy of Easter.