The Bible

2013 • 5*

4.5

209 reviews

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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 In the Beginning

11/30/13

Season-only

Premiere of an epic five-part docudrama that tells the Bible's great stories through live action and CGI. In this first part, Noah endures God's wrath; Abraham reaches the Promised Land but still must prove his faith in God; Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, and his faith in God is rewarded when the Red Sea parts to allow the Israelites to escape Pharaoh's chariots; Moses delivers his final message from God -- the Ten Commandments.

2 Exodus

12/7/13

Season-only

3 Homeland

12/7/13

Season-only

Joshua conquers Jericho; Delilah betrays Samson as the Israelites battle the Philistines; Samuel anoints David king, a move that could throw the nation into civil war; Saul is consumed with jealousy when David defeats Goliath; King David ushers in a golden age for Israel, but is soon seduced by power and lust for Bathsheba; God forgives David, and his son, Solomon, builds God's temple in Jerusalem.

4 Homeland Part 2

12/9/13

Season-only

5 Hope Part 1

12/14/13

Season-only

The Jews are enslaved in Babylon; Daniel is thrown into the lions' den, but when his faith endures and God spares him, the Jews are allowed to return to Jerusalem; the Angel Gabriel tells Mary she will bear a child; Joseph takes Mary to Bethlehem for the census, where Jesus is born; the Holy family escapes Herod's order to kill Bethlehem's male babies; Judea comes under the ruthless rule of Pilate; John baptizes Jesus, who is now ready to take on his mission and his revolution.

6 Hope Part 2

12/14/13

Season-only

7 Mission Part 1

12/21/13

Season-only

Jesus feeds the crowds in Galilee and brings a dead man, Lazarus, back to life; Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey-a declaration that he is the Messiah; Jesus turns on the money-changers in the Temple; Caiphas coaxes Judas into betraying Jesus; Jesus throws the disciples into turmoil at the Last Supper; Jesus is arrested and condemned to death as the disciples scatter.

8 Mission Part 2

12/21/13

Season-only

Jesus feeds the crowds in Galilee and brings a dead man, Lazarus, back to life; Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey - a declaration that he is the Messiah; Jesus turns on the money-changers in the Temple; Caiphas coaxes Judas into betraying Jesus; Jesus throws the disciples into turmoil at the Last Supper; Jesus is arrested and condemned to death as the disciples scatter.

9 Passion Part 1

12/21/13

Season-only

Peter 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.

10 Passion Part 2

12/20/13

Season-only

Peter 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.

About this show

A 10-hour, five-part docudrama which spans the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, presenting some of its best-known stories, including Noah's Ark, the Exodus, Daniel in the lions' den and the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

Ratings and reviews

4.5

209 reviews

Kyle

January 18, 2014

Considering I am atheist I found this very interesting. I love the depiction of the Bible. My one problem is the scene wherein we see the Romans crucifying people... They never used crosses till Jesus ! And they nailed through the arms and ankle or tied you to it. Was loving the factual accuracy (not the tales but the rest) up until that point. Still worth a watch though! Regardless of your beliefs it is very interesting to watch and captivating.

29 people found this review helpful

Robin Ogle

March 16, 2015

Does religion enable you to make sense of a senseless world? Does the concept of an afterlife comfort you? Does the belief that you will be rewarded in Heaven enable you to cope with all the crap you have to take? How on earth can you take these stories seriously? I know why people do it - they're scared and religion gives them strength. But its all a fabricated pile of garbage. Nothing that you believe in is real. Most of these amazing stories were recycled by the authors of the Bible from other ancient religions (check out Zoroastrianism for starters) and aren't even original (let alone credible). Religion really is the opium of the masses. Why not detox?

9 people found this review helpful

Allan Vermeulen

December 22, 2014

Watched this many times. This brings the gospel of truth to all who watches, looking at other reviews my Christian brothers and many Atheist brothers all agree this is a captivating film of the past. Make another one except with more detail!