The Living Christ Series

1951 NR 6h 00m 6.4

The first mini-series made for television. Originally airing on NBC in 12 parts, it documents Christ's story from his birth to the resurrection.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Holy Night

1. Holy Night

Aired: Jan 6, 1951

Prophecies of Isaiah concerning the Messiah come to pass centuries after thei...

Episode 2 Escape to Egypt

2. Escape to Egypt

Aired: Jan 13, 1951

Joseph and Mary remain in Bethlehem following Jesus' birth. Baby Jesus takes ...

Episode 3 Boyhood & Baptism

3. Boyhood & Baptism

Aired: Jan 20, 1951

Joseph, Mary and Jesus return from Egypt, and the boy Jesus begins school tra...

Episode 4 Men of the Wilderness

4. Men of the Wilderness

Aired: Jan 27, 1951

Jesus seeks solitude in the wilderness for forty days, climaxed by three temp...

Episode 5 Challenge of Faith

5. Challenge of Faith

Aired: Feb 3, 1951

Christ begins a preaching ministry with His first disciples, Peter, Andrew, J...

Episode 6 Discipleship

6. Discipleship

Aired: Feb 10, 1951

As Jesus' popularity rages, multitudes follow Him. After a night in prayer, H...

Episode 7 Return to Nazareth

7. Return to Nazareth

Aired: Feb 17, 1951

Jesus heals a centurion's servant and attends the wedding at Cana, where He c...

Episode 8 Conflict

8. Conflict

Aired: Feb 24, 1951

As increasing political intrigue in Jerusalem builds to Christ's crucifixion,...

Episode 10 Retreat & Decision

10. Retreat & Decision

Aired: Mar 10, 1951

Jesus withdraws with the twelve to lands beyond Herod's jurisdiction. The dis...

Episode 11 Triumph & Defeat

11. Triumph & Defeat

Aired: Mar 17, 1951

Jesus returns to the Temple, overthrows the moneychangers' tables, and in hol...

Info about The Living Christ Series

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres: Drama, Biography