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David Limbaugh Books in Order

  • 15 Books
  • 2001 – 2022 Published

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Where to Start Reading David Limbaugh

David Limbaugh's bibliography is divided into two distinct tracks: political commentary and Christian apologetics. Because of this division, your starting point depends entirely on what you want to get out of his work.

  • For Christian Apologetics: Start with Jesus on Trial: A Lawyer Affirms the Truth of the Gospel (2014). This book serves as both a spiritual memoir and a logical starting point, explaining how Limbaugh went from a skeptic to a believer using his analytical legal background.
  • For Political Commentary: Start with Absolute Power: The Legacy of Corruption in the Clinton-Reno Justice Department (2001) to see where his writing career began, or jump to his massive bestseller Crimes Against Liberty (2010) for his most influential political critique.

The "Jesus" Apologetics Series in Order

Unlike his political works, which react to contemporary news cycles, David Limbaugh's Christian books form a cohesive, structured series. They trace the timeline of Christian scripture and theology. Reading them in chronological/logical order is highly recommended:

  1. Jesus on Trial: A Lawyer Affirms the Truth of the Gospel (2014) – The foundation of the series, analyzing the validity of the Gospels through a legal lens.
  2. The Emmaus Code: Finding Jesus in the Old Testament (2015) – An investigation into how Christ is foreshadowed and revealed throughout Old Testament scriptures.
  3. The True Jesus: Uncovering the Divinity of Christ in the Gospels (2017) – A deep dive into the four Gospels, exploring the actions, words, and divinity of Jesus.
  4. Jesus Is Risen: Paul and the Early Church (2018) – An exploration of the Book of Acts and the Epistles, focusing on the Apostle Paul's ministry.
  5. The Resurrected Jesus: The Church in the New Testament (2022) – Co-authored with his daughter, Christen Limbaugh Bloom, this book acts as the final chapter in the series, examining the development of the early Christian church.

Political Non-Fiction and Commentary in Publication Order

These books focus on American politics, media bias, and cultural shifts. Since these books are tied to the specific presidential administrations and political climates of their release years, they are best read in order of publication:

  • Absolute Power: The Legacy of Corruption in the Clinton-Reno Justice Department (2001)
  • Persecution: How Liberals Are Waging War Against Christians (2003)
  • Bankrupt: The Intellectual and Moral Bankruptcy of Today's Democratic Party (2006)
  • Crimes Against Liberty: An Indictment of President Barack Obama (2010)
  • The Great Destroyer: Barack Obama's War on the Republic (2012)
  • The Left's Assault on the American Idea (2016)
  • The Left Just Isn't Right: A New Look at Old Truths and New Threats (2018)
  • Guilty by Reason of Insanity: Why the Democrats Must Not Win (2019)

Co-Authored Books and Tributes

David Limbaugh has collaborated on two major projects later in his career:

  • The Resurrected Jesus (2022) – Written with Christen Limbaugh Bloom, blending David's analytical approach with Christen's devotional focus.
  • Radio's Greatest of All Time (2022) – A tribute and compilation celebrating the life and legacy of his late brother, radio icon Rush Limbaugh, compiled alongside Rush's widow, Kathryn Adams Limbaugh.

What to Know Before You Start

Readers should note that database listings sometimes display a book titled The Conservative Word (2015). Research suggests this is a metadata error or a scraping artifact from his syndicated column archives, as no standalone book under this title was ever physically published by Limbaugh. When exploring his political books, keep in mind they are highly contextualized time capsules of the eras in which they were written. In contrast, the "Jesus" series remains timeless and is designed to build a progressive theological case step-by-step.

Frequently Asked

What is the recommended order for David Limbaugh's Christian books?

You should read them in chronological order of scripture: start with Jesus on Trial (2014), followed by The Emmaus Code (2015), The True Jesus (2017), Jesus Is Risen (2018), and finish with The Resurrected Jesus (2022).

Are David Limbaugh's political books still relevant to read today?

While they are deeply tied to the political climates of the Clinton, Obama, and Trump eras, they offer valuable historical context on modern conservative viewpoints and arguments from those time periods.

Who did David Limbaugh write The Resurrected Jesus with?

He co-authored The Resurrected Jesus with his daughter, Christen Limbaugh Bloom, who is a writer and the founder of the Christian blog Haplous.

Did David Limbaugh write a book with his brother Rush Limbaugh?

David Limbaugh, along with Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, compiled the tribute book Radio's Greatest of All Time (2022) to honor Rush Limbaugh's life and radio career after his passing.

Is The Conservative Word (2015) a real book by David Limbaugh?

No. Although it appears on several online retail databases, there is no official record of a book publication by this name. It likely refers to syndicated columns or a metadata sorting error.