

The epic majesty of the life of Jesus as told by the Apostles.
Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.
Franco Zeffirelli
NBC
4
97 min

After Joseph and Mary's betrothal, Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells her she will bear the Son of God. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem to take part in Herod's census, where Jesus is born.
Mar 27, 1977

Jesus meets Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist and continues to perform miracles among his people.
Mar 27, 1977

Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where 'He will be handed over to the unbelievers.'
Apr 10, 1977

Christ is condemned and crucified, dying on the cross, but He is resurrected on the third day.
Apr 10, 1977

Jesus

Virgin Mary

Joseph

Mary Magdalene

Herod Antipas

Caiaphas

Judas Iscariot

The Centurion

Simon Peter

John the Baptist

Balthazar

Herod the Great