Plot Synopsis

Utilizing some of the world's most respected Biblical scholars, historians, faith leaders and theologians, JESUS: HIS LIFE is a four-night, eight-hour series that explores the story of Jesus Christ through a unique lens: the people in his life who were closest to him. Each of the eight chapters is told from the perspective of different biblical figures, all of whom played a pivotal role in Jesus' life including Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary Mother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene and Peter. Each figure takes a turn guiding viewers through the story of the most famous man in history -- through his birth, death and resurrection -- all conveyed through a combination of scripted drama and interviews with prominent religious and historical experts. The series weaves together the canonical Gospels, historical sources and cultural context to create a complete portrait of Jesus -- the man and the Messiah -- while also revealing his journey through a complex world of kings, politicians, reformers and soldiers in a turbulent power struggle during a time of revolutionary change. Two chapters of JESUS: HIS LIFE premiere weekly from 8-10pm ET/PT on consecutive Mondays, beginning March 25 and ending just before Easter.

The series interviews and consulted with a diverse group of scholars, faith leaders and theologians from across the ideological spectrum to provide a rounded picture of the life and times in which Jesus lived, including:

- Robert Cargill: Assistant Professor of Judaism, Christianity and Classics, University of Iowa
- Christena Cleveland: Associate Professor, Duke University Divinity School
- Bishop Michael Curry: Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church
- Nicola Denzey Lewis: Professor in the Department of Religion, Claremont Graduate University
- Joshua DuBois: Author and CEO, Values Partnerships and Head of White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships under President Obama
- Rabbi Joshua Garroway: Associate Professor of Early Christianity and the Second Commonwealth, Hebrew Union College
- Mark Goodacre: Professor in the Department of Religious Studies, Duke University
- Nyasha Junior: Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible, Temple University
- Mark Leuchter: Professor and Director of Jewish Studies, Temple University
- Kimberly Majeski: Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries, Anderson University
- Father James Martin, S.J: Jesuit Priest and Author
- Ryan McAnnally-Linz: Associate Research Scholar, Yale Center for Faith and Culture
- Scot McKnight: Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary
- Father Jonathan Morris: Catholic Priest
- Candida Moss: Professor of Theology, University of Birmingham (UK)
- Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III: Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ
- Joel Osteen: Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Executive Producer
- Michael Peppard: Associate Professor in New Testament, Early Christian Studies, Religion and Public Life, Fordham University
- Reverend Gabriel Salguero: Pastor and President of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition
- Stephen Schneck: Associate Professor of Politics, Catholic University of America
- Simon Sebag Montefiore: Historian and Author
- Reverend Shively Smith: Assistant Professor of New Testament, Boston University School of Theology
- Pastor Susan Sparks: Preacher, Comedian and Author
- Miroslav Volf: Founder/Director, Yale Center for Faith and Culture and Professor of Theology, Yale University Divinity School
- Ben Witherington III: Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
- Annette Yoshiko Reed: Associate Professor of Religious Studies, New York University
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On Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Lionsgate Home Entertainment released JESUS: HIS LIFE on DVD. Experience History Channel's epic miniseries event executive produced by Joel Osteen, this entertaining and inspiring miniseries brings a fresh new format to the universally known story of Jesus Christ. It masterfully combines scripted drama with interviews from prominent religious and historical experts. JESUS: HIS LIFE explores the story of Jesus Christ through a unique lens: the people in his life who were closest to him. Each of the eight chapters is told from the perspective of different biblical figures, all of whom played a pivotal role in Jesus' life including Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary Mother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene, and Peter. Running Time 344 minutes. Buy and binge now! (Click the red "Buy DVDs" button on this page.)