Jesus: The Complete Story

Jesus has been the source of faith to billions, the cause of a thousand wars, and the subject of countless works of art and music. But who was he – a rebel, a prophet or something much more? Join experts as they reconstruct the life of Jesus using archaeology, history and science. Through re-enactments set in Israel/Palestine and computer generated backgrounds, relive the main events of his life and death. For the first time, experts strip away the layers of history that cover almost every biblical site – revealing the Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth that Jesus himself would have known.

Status

Ended

Original Name

Jesus: The Complete Story

First Air Date

August 31, 2004

Last Air Date

August 31, 2004

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English, French

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

France 3

The Last Days
S01E03

The Last Days

Relive the last days of Jesus' life: the Last Supper and the Mount of Olives, where he prayed and sweat blood. See a reenactment of the trial that condemned him for blasphemy. Join experts who examine the mechanics of the crucifixion – was Jesus nailed through the hands or the wrists, and what was the true cause of death? Explore what may have accounted for his resurrection and learn the latest theories about what he may have looked like.

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