Mysteries of the Bible
A series that explores the grand stories of biblical times.
Messiah
S5 E1
Theologians offer insight into mankind's unwavering faith in the Messiah, including perspectives from Hebrew specialists who await his return.
Old Testament Heroines
S5 E2
Tales of great women in the Bible, including Ruth, Sarah, Esther and Deborah.
The Maccabees: Revolution and Redemption
S5 E4
How Judah Maccabee and his band of Jewish guerrillas toppled an empire and inaugurated the Festival of Lights.
John the Baptist
S5 E5
The ministry of John the Baptist, and questions regarding his baptism of Jesus and allegations that he was the real Messiah.
Magic and Miracles of the Old Testament
S5 E6
Examines stories of miracles in the Bible, such as the tale of Moses drawing water from a rock, and attempts to separate fact from fiction.
Samson and Delilah
S5 E7
The theory that Samson was held by the Philistines as a slave not for labor but for sex, to breed a race of giants.
Job: The Devil's Test
S4 E1
The history and implications of the book of Job, the story of a man who suffers great misfortunes.
Jacob's Ladder
S4 E2
A Hebron cave may contain the burial site of Jacob, the man whose visions have perplexed people for centuries.
The Last Supper
S4 E4
Scholars examine the role of Judas Iscariot and other questions surrounding the Last Supper.
Love and Sex in the Hebrew Bible
S4 E5
Tales of marriage, rape, prostitution, adultery and polygamy in the Old Testament.
Story of Creation
S4 E7
The facts and myths surrounding the Garden of Eden, the forbidden tree of knowledge and the concept of Creation.
King Solomon
S4 E9
Hebrew King Solomon is renowned for his wisdom and a love affair with the Queen of Sheba.
Joseph: Master of Dreams
S3 E1
Joseph and his prophetic dreams about Egypt.
The Last Revolt
S3 E4
Jews fight for the Promised Land; the Roman Empire and Judea.
Life and Death in the Holy Temple
S3 E6
Treasures may lie buried beneath the site of three holy temples.
King David: Poet Warrior
S2 E1
The slaying of Goliath, the Philistines and other myths surrounding King David; visits to Bethlehem and Ein Gedi.
Abraham: One Man, One God
S2 E2
An attempt to determine whether the biblical Abraham was a symbolic figure or an actual person.
Queen Esther: Far Away and Long Ago
S2 E5
Investigates the historical validity of the Book of Esther, the story of the queen who saved the Jews of Persia from death at the hands of King Ahasuerus.
Prophets: Soul Catchers
S2 E6
Elijah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel were among the great biblical prophets chosen to mediate between the divine and mortal worlds.
The Execution of Jesus
S2 E7
Examining recent evidence in an attempt to answer lingering questions about the death of Jesus.
Moses at Mount Sinai
S1 E1
The search for the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments while speaking directly to God.
Jesus in the Galilee
S1 E2
Discovery of an ancient shipwreck at the bottom of the Sea of Galilee spurs interest.
Joshua and the Walls of Jericho
S1 E3
A controversy concerns the walls of the biblical city of Jericho.
Cities of Evil: Sodom and Gomorrah
S1 E4
Two sites that may be the ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Masada: The Last Fortress
S1 E5
The saga of the mountain fortress where more than 900 Jews took a final stand against Rome in A.D. 73.
Jesus: Holy Child
S1 E6
The controversies surrounding the actual birth date of Jesus and other details of his life.
Noah and the Flood
S1 E8
The Bible's great flood compares with similar accounts in other cultures.
Scarlet Women of the Bible
S1 E9
The motives of such infamous women as Jezebel and Queen Athaliah.
Jerusalem: Holy Deadly City
S1 E10
The city of Jerusalem serves as the center for three major religions and has a history dating back to Kings David and Solomon.
Pilot
S1 E20
An investigation into ancient events includes footage of Holy Land ruins, artifacts and biblical sites.
Sacred Places
S1 E38
Sites that have been revered by holy men throughout history.