95 minSeason 1 • Episode 5
LatestPeter denies Jesus and Judas hangs himself; the crowd clamors for Jesus's death; Jesus is crucified, but when Mary Magdalene goes to his tomb, a figure walks towards her–he is back; Jesus commissions the disciples to "go and preach to all creation," but their godly mission meets with hatred and even death; Paul has a vision and experiences a miraculous change of faith on a journey to Damascus; John receives a revelation–Jesus is coming back, and all who keep the faith will be rewarded.
The story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Acting
Diogo Morgado's 'hot Jesus' broke Twitter in 2013.
Production
Morocco locations giving actual biblical scale.
Score
Hans Zimmer's protégé went FULL heavenly choir.
Diogo Morgado
Jesus Christ
Keith David
Narrator
Roma Downey
Mother Mary
Sebastian Knapp
John
Adrian Schiller
Caiaphas
Paul Brightwell
Malchus
Greg Hicks
Pontius Pilate
Amber Rose Revah
Mary Magdalene
Louise Delamere
Claudia
Darwin Shaw
Peter
William Houston
Moses
Con O'Neill
Paul
Francis Magee
Saul
Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni
Satan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, this became the highest-rated cable miniseries of 2013 and spawned an entire 'Biblical Cinematic Universe' including 'Son of God' theatrical edit.
History Channel's bizarre Obama-as-Satan casting went viral; producers denied intentional resemblance but recast the role in subsequent airings.
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