Series
The Living Christ
Drama
The first ever made for TV miniseries documents the story of Jesus Christ from birth to resurrection.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Holy Night7 Jan 1951 · 30mProphecies of Isaiah concerning the Messiah come to pass centuries after their foretelling with the annunciation and subsequent birth of Jesus Christ.
- 2Escape to Egypt14 Jan 1951 · 28mJoseph and Mary remain in Bethlehem following Jesus' birth. Baby Jesus takes rites of presentation in Temple, as Simeon recognizes the child as the Christ. The Wise Men arrive, and King Herod attempts to outwit them. Joseph, warned in a dream of the King's murderous plans for the child, takes Mary and Jesus and escapes to Egypt.
- 3Boyhood & Baptism21 Jan 1951 · 29mJoseph, Mary and Jesus return from Egypt, and the boy Jesus begins school training and Temple. Newly appointed governor Pontius Pilate faces pushback from Herod and the priest Caiaphas. John the Baptist arrives and his menace to the Herodian throne explained. Jesus is baptized.
- 4Men of the Wilderness28 Jan 1951 · 30mJesus seeks solitude in the wilderness for forty days, climaxed by three temptations. Returning to Jordan, He learns of John's imprisonment by Herod, who attempts to break the Baptist's spirit. Conflict arises between Herod and Herodias over disposal of John. Now the great ministry of Jesus begins. He calls His first disciple, the humble fisherman. Jesus heals of a mad man at Capernaum, and cures the sick and lame in the courtyard of Peter's home.
- 5Challenge of Faith4 Feb 1951 · 28mChrist begins a preaching ministry with His first disciples, Peter, Andrew, James and John. John the Baptist is secretly visited in prison by friends. On the shore of Galilee, Jesus renews friendship with the disciples' old fishing companions, and Jesus calls Matthew to discipleship. Jesus heals a paralytic.
- 6Discipleship11 Feb 1951 · 28mAs Jesus' popularity rages, multitudes follow Him. After a night in prayer, He chooses twelve from a group of disciples whom He names Apostles. Jesus gives the Sermon on the Mount, instructs on prayer and offers the Lord's Prayer before healing a leper.
- 7Return to Nazareth18 Feb 1951 · 28mJesus heals a centurion's servant and attends the wedding at Cana, where He changes water into wine. At Nazareth, He rejects. Nicodemus visits at midnight. Jesus explains spiritual birth, forgives the sins of a woman at Samaria and her witness, and His parable of the Good Samaritan.
- 8Conflict25 Feb 1951 · 28mAs increasing political intrigue in Jerusalem builds to Christ's crucifixion, loyalty to Jesus of the man born blind, and Jesus' reassurances. Despite gathering clouds, Jesus' concern is still for others like Mary and Martha of Bethany, to whom He emphasizes importance of spiritual concerns over the material. Returning to Galilee, Jesus sends the Apostles on their first missionary trip.
- 9Fate of John the Baptist4 Mar 1951 · 28mFrom prison, John the Baptist sends messengers to ask Jesus, 'Are you He who was to come, or shall we look for another?' Jesus sends John affirmation, bidding messengers to tell the Baptist all they have seen and heard. After they depart, Jesus confirms that He is the Messiah and that John the Baptist was His forerunner as prophesied. Herod has a banquet, Salome dances, and John the Baptist is executed. Jesus, told of the Baptist's death, informs His disciples.
- 10Retreat & Decision11 Mar 1951 · 30mJesus withdraws with the twelve to lands beyond Herod's jurisdiction. The disciples know it is a critical period in the Master's life, He reveals now that they are the Church, predicts His death and resurrection. Peter, James and John witness the transfiguration. Jesus heals the epileptic boy, blesses little children, and raises Lazarus from the dead. Jesus' triumphal entry to Jerusalem is halted at Temple gates when He spots money changers in the courtyard.
- 11Triumph & Defeat18 Mar 1951 · 29mJesus returns to the Temple, overthrows the moneychangers' tables, and in holy wrath denounces their perversion of religion. His reputation increases and men say He is the Messiah. In an upper room, Jesus eats His last supper with the Apostles, prays at the Garden of Gethsemane, as Judas approaches with the Temple guards and betrays Jesus with a kiss. Jesus is put to trial before Pilate and Herod where He is beaten and mocked by the crowds, Pilate washes his hands of the affair and delivers Jesus to the will of Sanhedrin.
- 12Crucifixion & Resurrection25 Mar 1951 · 28mJesus pulls His cross to Calvary, where He is crucified. Judas rejects Caiaphas' silver coins, and hangs himself with his sash. Jesus' tomb is sealed, then uncovered empty. Christ reappears to His disciples in the upper room, and doubting Thomas brings Jesus' words 'Blessed are those who have not seen, and yet believe,' to one and all.
Details
- Created by
- John T. Coyle
- First aired
- 7 Jan 1951
- Last aired
- 25 Mar 1951
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- NBC
- Episodes
- 12
- Votes
- 3 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
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Cast
Art GilmoreNarrator- EEileen RoweMary the Mother
Peter WhitneyHerod Antipas- GGeorge BruggemanJohn
Gayne WhitmanJudas Iscariot
Carl MilletairePharisee
Bing RussellLazarus
Jeanne BatesMary - Sister of Lazarus
I. Stanford JolleyDismas the Good Thief
James FlavinLonginus
Dennis MooreAssyrian Messenger
John AlvinJoseph
Eddie DewJames
Mort MillsHabor
