Some thirty years after Jesus is born, his life intersects with that of John the Baptist, a radical preaching in the desert against Judea's rulers, including Herod's son.
Joseph: The Nativity
The Roman Empire occupies the land of Judea in a time of turbulent unrest, as a simple craftsman named Joseph faces a personal test of faith in the small town of Nazareth.
Peter: The Resurrection
A simple fisherman, Peter was Jesus' most devoted disciple, his 'rock'. But when a frightened Peter disavows Jesus three times during Jesus' arrest, Peter despairs.
Mary Magdalene: The Crucifixion
Cured of 'seven demons' by Jesus, Mary Magdalene is among his best-known female followers.
Pilate: The Trial
Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, has to make a decision about a troublesome preacher called Jesus.
Judas: The Betrayal
His name is a synonym for traitor even to this day, Judas is known as the devoted disciple who ultimately betrays Jesus.
Caiaphas: The Raising of Lazarus
Caiaphas, High Priest of Jerusalem and religious leader of the Jewish people, faces an impossible dilemma.
Mary: The First Miracles
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is torn between wanting to protect her son and letting him go to fulfill his sacrificial destiny when the time is right.
