A.D. The Bible Continues
“The crucifixion was only the beginning.”
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"A.D. The Bible Continues" picks up where the smash hit miniseries "The Bible" left off, continuing the greatest story ever told and exploring the exciting and inspiring events that followed the Crucifixion of Christ. The immediate aftermath of Christ's death had a massive impact on his disciples, his mother, Mary, and key political and religious leaders of the era, completely altering the entire world in an instant. Beginning at that fateful moment of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, "A.D. The Bible Continues" will focus on the disciples who had to go forward and spread the teachings of Christ to a world dominated by political unrest, and the start of a whole new religion that would dramatically reshape the history of the world.
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Seasons & episodes
1The Tomb is Open5 Apr 2015 · 45m · ★ 8.7High Priest Caiaphas and Governor Pilate crucify Jesus to restore order in Jerusalem. For Peter and the disciples it is their darkest hour.
2The Body is Gone12 Apr 2015 · 45m · ★ 1.0Jesus' tomb is empty. Pilate and Caiaphas believe the disciples stole the body and search in vain to find it. The disciples flee to Galilee where Jesus gives them their mission.
3The Spirit Arrives19 Apr 2015 · 45mZealot revolutionaries try to assassinate Pilate during the festival of Pentecost. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the disciples start to preach the Gospel. Caiaphas arrests Peter and John.
4The Wrath26 Apr 2015 · 45m · ★ 7.0Pilate avenges the murder of a Roman soldier with mass crucifixions. Caiaphas fails to convict Peter and John. The church grows, attracting some with impure intentions who are punished by the Holy Spirit.
5The First Martyr3 May 2015 · 45mPilate closes in on the Zealot assassin and the disciples stand trial again. Stephen speaks out against the temple and pays the ultimate price.
6The Persecution10 May 2015 · 45mHaving failed to silence the disciples, Caiaphas is challenged for the position of High Priest. He authorizes Saul to begin a bitter campaign of persecution against Jesus' followers.
7The Visit17 May 2015 · 45mSaul's persecution intensifies as he targets Peter. Many flee the city, spreading the Word as they go. With Jerusalem in chaos the Roman Emperor arrives to decide Pilate's fate.
8The Road to Damascus24 May 2015 · 45m · ★ 7.0Saul hunts for Peter and has a life-altering vision on the road to Damascus. Also: Claudia's nightmares become a reality; Pilate's destiny turns for the worse
9Saul's Return31 May 2015 · 45m · ★ 8.0Emperor Caligula demands that his statue be placed in the Temple. Pilate and Caiaphas know such desecration will cause rebellion. Saul returns a changed man
10Brothers in Arms7 Jun 2015 · 45m · ★ 7.0Saul preaches in Jerusalem and Caiaphas is enraged. James the Just comes to help Peter tackle Caiaphas. The Zealots and Ethiopians plot against Rome.
11Rise Up14 Jun 2015 · 45m · ★ 7.0James confronts Caiaphas and wins concessions for the disciples. The Zealot army grows but their Ethiopian backer turns to Jesus. When Peter resurrects Tabitha many more are drawn to His message.
12The Abomination21 Jun 2015 · 45m · ★ 7.0Emperor Caligula's statue arrives and draws everyone to the battleground of the Temple. The disciples stand firm on Jesus message and Cornelius becomes the first Roman convert.
Details
- Created by
- Roma Downey
- First aired
- 5 Apr 2015
- Last aired
- 21 Jun 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- NBC
- Episodes
- 12
- Votes
- 87 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Amazon Prime Video
fuboTV
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The Roku Channel
Tubi TV
Cast
Fraser AyresSimon the Zealot
Andrew GowerCaligua
Farzana Dua ElaheJoanna
Pedro Lloyd GardinerMatthew
Jóhannes Haukur JóhannessonThomas
Harry TaurasiJudas
Richard CoyleCaiaphas
Greta ScacchiMother Mary
Juan Pablo Di PaceJesus
Adam LevyPeter
Vincent ReganPilate
Babou CeesayJohn
Chipo ChungMary Magdalene
Emmett J. ScanlanSaul
