Jesus Christ is one of the most well-known names in the history of mankind. He is the core of belief for millions of Christians and his story has provided rich material for thousands of books and films. Yet, mysteries surrounding his life still remain. Major events like the Nativity, the Miracles and even the Crucifixion have been adapted, embellished and rewritten over the course of hundreds of years. National Geographic re-examines the crucial elements of his story and questions basic modern assumptions to reveal some surprising and often shocking details about his life and ministry.

Starring:

Jon Campling, Harriet Green, Steven Mackintosh, Keira Malik, Alice Marshall, Curran McKay, Charles Reston, James Schlesinger, Nick Simmons, Richard Stanley

Genre:

Documentary