A fascinating look at the historical Jesus as well as the world before, during and after his life

"Tell us: Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar or not?" This is no simple question, of course. It is the essential test of zealotry... the question of whether the Law of Moses permitted paying tribute to Rome had become the distinguishing characteristic of those who adhered to zealot principles.

A lot of reviews kept comparing it to Gone Girl. I find that apt for many reasons but I can't get into them without spoilers.