Mysteries of the Bible

A series that explores the grand stories of biblical times.
Old Testament Heroines
S5 E2

Tales of great women in the Bible, including Ruth, Sarah, Esther and Deborah.

Judas: The Ultimate Betrayal
S5 E3

Explores the myths surrounding Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

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.

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.

Paul the Apostle
S4 E8

St. Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus helps determine the future of the Christian movement.

King Solomon
S4 E9

Hebrew King Solomon is renowned for his wisdom and a love affair with the Queen of Sheba.

Herod the Great
S3 E2

A visit to the Holy Land seeks to discover the truth about Herod's fabled and still-controversial rule.

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.

Abraham: One Man, One God
S2 E2

An attempt to determine whether the biblical Abraham was a symbolic figure or an actual person.

Archenemy: The Philistines
S2 E4

Archaeological evidence provides new insight into the Philistine culture, epitomized by the ruthless warrior Goliath.

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.

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 E19

An investigation into ancient events includes footage of Holy Land ruins, artifacts and biblical sites.

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.