1 00:06:28,221 --> 00:06:32,271 NARRATOR: And it is written that in the year 63 B. C... 2 00:06:32,434 --> 00:06:35,313 ...the Roman legions, like a scourge of locusts... 3 00:06:35,478 --> 00:06:36,821 ...poured through the east... 4 00:06:36,980 --> 00:06:40,575 ...laying waste the land of Canaan and the kingdom of Judea. 5 00:06:43,111 --> 00:06:45,910 Rome's imperial armies, a tumult in the hills... 6 00:06:46,072 --> 00:06:49,497 ...struck Jerusalem 's walls in a three-month siege. 7 00:06:49,659 --> 00:06:54,836 Breaching the gates, these legions laid the dust of battle with a shower of blood. 8 00:07:05,050 --> 00:07:08,680 Under the eye of General Pompey, the Holy City fell... 9 00:07:09,512 --> 00:07:13,358 ...her people strewn like wheat in the harvest time of Rome. 10 00:07:34,204 --> 00:07:36,172 While Pompey, triumphant... 11 00:07:36,331 --> 00:07:39,380 ...dared take the last high place... 12 00:07:39,542 --> 00:07:41,715 ...the still-living heart of the city... 13 00:07:42,837 --> 00:07:44,430 ...the Temple. 14 00:07:48,468 --> 00:07:52,974 Here, on this most sacred ground in all Jerusalem... 15 00:07:53,139 --> 00:07:56,439 ...now Pompey's horse took its way. 16 00:08:09,531 --> 00:08:14,128 Where no pagan had ever set foot, in the court of the priests... 17 00:08:14,285 --> 00:08:18,290 ...most irreverent Pompey stood himself down. 18 00:08:41,396 --> 00:08:43,774 [YELLING AND GROANING] 19 00:08:46,776 --> 00:08:50,497 At last, here was the fruit of the harvest. 20 00:08:50,655 --> 00:08:54,250 Here, it was said, lay the treasure house of Jehovah... 21 00:08:54,409 --> 00:08:59,836 great statues of gold, as bright as the sun in this ancient land. 22 00:09:02,459 --> 00:09:06,555 So Pompey, burning for the touch of precious metals... 23 00:09:06,713 --> 00:09:08,966 ...entered the sanctuary. 24 00:09:25,315 --> 00:09:29,695 But entering, Pompey found only a scroll of parchment... 25 00:09:29,861 --> 00:09:33,911 ...a covenant with the one God, handed down by Moses... 26 00:09:34,074 --> 00:09:36,327 ...and venerated through the years. 27 00:09:48,171 --> 00:09:50,173 [MURMURING AND SHOUTING] 28 00:10:59,075 --> 00:11:02,454 Thus, for more than 50 years after Pompey's invasion... 29 00:11:02,704 --> 00:11:07,756 ...the history of Judea could be read by the light of burning towns. 30 00:11:11,379 --> 00:11:14,098 If gold was not the harvest... 31 00:11:14,257 --> 00:11:16,760 ...there was a richness of people to be gathered. 32 00:11:16,926 --> 00:11:18,223 [SCREAMING] 33 00:11:18,386 --> 00:11:22,141 The battalions of Caesar Augustus brought in the crop. 34 00:11:26,102 --> 00:11:29,072 Like sheep from their own green fields... 35 00:11:30,148 --> 00:11:32,526 ...the Jews went to the slaughter. 36 00:11:41,659 --> 00:11:46,130 They went from the stone quarries to build Rome's triumphal arches. 37 00:11:52,629 --> 00:11:56,554 But Caesar could find no Jew to press Rome's laws... 38 00:11:56,716 --> 00:11:59,060 ...on this fallen land. 39 00:12:00,303 --> 00:12:05,230 So Caesar named one Herod the Great, an Arab of the Bedouin tribe... 40 00:12:05,391 --> 00:12:09,862 ...as the new, false, and maleficent king of the Jews. 41 00:12:14,275 --> 00:12:19,532 But from the dust at Herod's feet, rebellions of Jews rose up. 42 00:12:19,822 --> 00:12:23,497 And Herod, in reply, planted evil seeds... 43 00:12:23,660 --> 00:12:28,962 ...from which forests of Roman crosses grew high on Jerusalem's hills. 44 00:12:29,290 --> 00:12:32,635 And Herod the Great, passing pleased... 45 00:12:32,794 --> 00:12:36,139 ...bade the forest multiply. 46 00:12:40,343 --> 00:12:44,268 Yet, trapped in this darkness, the Jews survived... 47 00:12:44,430 --> 00:12:46,558 ...by one promise.' 48 00:12:46,724 --> 00:12:50,900 God would send the Messiah to deliver them forth. 49 00:12:58,528 --> 00:13:00,371 And it came to pass in those days... 50 00:13:00,530 --> 00:13:03,204 ...that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus... 51 00:13:03,366 --> 00:13:05,710 ...that all the world should be taxed. 52 00:13:05,868 --> 00:13:09,543 And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. 53 00:13:09,706 --> 00:13:12,129 So it was that Joseph, a carpenter... 54 00:13:12,292 --> 00:13:14,590 ...went up from Galilee, unto Bethlehem... 55 00:13:14,752 --> 00:13:17,676 ...to be taxed with his espoused wife, Mary... 56 00:13:17,839 --> 00:13:19,933 ...who was with holy child. 57 00:13:21,718 --> 00:13:25,222 He found his own city much corrupted by Rome. 58 00:13:32,228 --> 00:13:33,730 [SPLASHING] 59 00:13:43,781 --> 00:13:44,998 Are you the innkeeper? 60 00:13:45,575 --> 00:13:50,046 There is no room. No room, not even for a fly to squeeze in. 61 00:13:50,997 --> 00:13:54,467 Please, it's not for me. it's for my wife. She's expecting a child. 62 00:13:54,625 --> 00:13:57,174 You can find a place in the street. 63 00:13:57,920 --> 00:14:00,264 She's expecting her child tonight. 64 00:14:01,007 --> 00:14:04,887 Uh, maybe I can give you a stall in the stable. 65 00:14:14,771 --> 00:14:17,524 JOSEPH: We will have to spend the night in the stable. 66 00:14:24,572 --> 00:14:28,748 NARRATOR: Now, when this holy child was born in Bethlehem of Judea... 67 00:14:28,910 --> 00:14:32,289 ...three wise men came from the east. 68 00:14:32,455 --> 00:14:37,131 These were Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar... 69 00:14:37,293 --> 00:14:39,967 ...of Mesopotamia, Persia and Ethiopia. 70 00:15:13,329 --> 00:15:15,047 [BABY CRYING NEARBY] 71 00:15:27,051 --> 00:15:28,678 [WISE MAN CLAPS] 72 00:16:18,728 --> 00:16:21,823 A king of Judea, born in a stable? 73 00:16:23,065 --> 00:16:24,908 What kind of mockery is this? 74 00:16:25,860 --> 00:16:29,831 Herod is the only king in Judea. Who is this pretender? 75 00:16:31,491 --> 00:16:33,368 Is there something in your scriptures... 76 00:16:33,534 --> 00:16:35,662 ...about a new messiah being born at this time? 77 00:16:35,828 --> 00:16:40,550 False messiahs are born under every cloud, Your Majesty. 78 00:16:42,585 --> 00:16:44,337 What shall we do, my son? 79 00:16:46,422 --> 00:16:50,518 You are my king, Father. It is for you to command. 80 00:16:50,676 --> 00:16:51,723 HEROD: Lucius... 81 00:16:53,137 --> 00:16:58,735 ...order all newborn male children in that town put to the sword. 82 00:16:59,185 --> 00:17:01,779 That is my command, Lucius. 83 00:17:03,356 --> 00:17:05,279 I am a Roman soldier. 84 00:17:06,192 --> 00:17:08,445 I do not murder children. 85 00:17:08,611 --> 00:17:11,911 You are in my service by command of Caesar. 86 00:17:12,406 --> 00:17:13,999 Dare you disobey Caesar? 87 00:17:41,435 --> 00:17:43,938 JOSEPH: Mary, Mary... 88 00:17:44,605 --> 00:17:46,573 ...while I slept, I heard a voice saying: 89 00:17:46,732 --> 00:17:49,736 "Take the child and his mother, flee into Egypt... 90 00:17:49,902 --> 00:17:52,781 ...and stay there until you are told to return." 91 00:17:52,947 --> 00:17:54,369 [JESUS COOING] 92 00:17:57,577 --> 00:17:59,500 Then we will go. 93 00:18:11,799 --> 00:18:14,678 NARRATOR: And so, when Joseph and Mary fled into Egypt... 94 00:18:14,844 --> 00:18:18,439 ...Herod's men, seeking all newborn sons... 95 00:18:18,723 --> 00:18:21,897 ...did slaughter the innocents of Bethlehem. 96 00:18:23,436 --> 00:18:25,188 [WOMEN SCREAMING] 97 00:18:33,487 --> 00:18:35,205 WOMAN: Not my son! 98 00:18:36,991 --> 00:18:38,743 [SCREAMS] 99 00:18:38,909 --> 00:18:40,707 [GASPING] 100 00:18:41,829 --> 00:18:43,706 Help me! 101 00:19:08,981 --> 00:19:10,233 102 00:19:10,608 --> 00:19:12,656 I cannot breathe. 103 00:19:55,945 --> 00:19:59,199 Help me to my throne. 104 00:20:01,200 --> 00:20:05,296 A king who cannot walk to his own throne is no longer a king, Father. 105 00:20:19,135 --> 00:20:21,058 Put me on my throne. 106 00:20:21,220 --> 00:20:24,224 I will not die on my knees. 107 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:41,745 NARRATOR: So Herod the Great, crushed by his many murders... 108 00:20:41,907 --> 00:20:45,002 ...self-crucified, fell dead. 109 00:20:45,661 --> 00:20:50,258 And Herod Antipas took murder for his crown. 110 00:20:52,376 --> 00:20:55,004 And so it was that with Herod's death... 111 00:20:55,171 --> 00:20:59,392 ...Joseph brought his family out of Egypt, and betook them to Nazareth... 112 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:03,722 ...where the years passed, numbering 12. 113 00:21:08,017 --> 00:21:10,861 -You are Joseph, the carpenter? -Yes. 114 00:21:11,020 --> 00:21:13,694 My camel litter needs repair. 115 00:21:13,856 --> 00:21:15,733 I'll look at it. 116 00:21:16,734 --> 00:21:18,862 -Peace be to you. -And to you. 117 00:21:19,028 --> 00:21:21,702 -Refresh yourself. -Thank you. 118 00:21:22,823 --> 00:21:25,997 -Your son? -Yes. 119 00:21:26,160 --> 00:21:29,209 And does he like being a carpenter? 120 00:21:30,039 --> 00:21:32,087 Yes, he does. 121 00:21:32,708 --> 00:21:36,008 There's a big world outside this garden, do you want him to see it? 122 00:21:41,300 --> 00:21:43,098 He will see it soon enough. 123 00:21:44,970 --> 00:21:47,769 Let me take him with me. I'll pay you well. 124 00:21:48,224 --> 00:21:51,979 I could use a lad like that to help me with my caravan. 125 00:21:52,645 --> 00:21:56,741 No. Someday he will leave me... 126 00:21:57,066 --> 00:21:58,989 ...but someone else will call him. 127 00:21:59,151 --> 00:22:00,323 And who will that be? 128 00:22:02,154 --> 00:22:04,907 My son will know him when he comes. 129 00:22:05,658 --> 00:22:07,877 -I can mend it by tomorrow. -Good. 130 00:22:08,035 --> 00:22:09,833 [HORSE NEIGHS] 131 00:22:13,874 --> 00:22:15,342 Have no fear. 132 00:22:15,501 --> 00:22:18,755 We're simply checking the census against the tax rolls. 133 00:22:19,755 --> 00:22:21,382 Now, you are... 134 00:22:21,715 --> 00:22:22,762 ...Joseph. 135 00:22:23,092 --> 00:22:26,392 -And you live here with your wife, Mary. -That is so. 136 00:22:26,595 --> 00:22:27,938 Who's this boy? 137 00:22:28,097 --> 00:22:30,566 MARY: My son, Jesus. 138 00:22:33,310 --> 00:22:35,529 I have no record of his birth. When was he born? 139 00:22:35,938 --> 00:22:38,032 Twelve years ago. 140 00:22:38,190 --> 00:22:40,488 -Where? -In Bethlehem. 141 00:22:53,038 --> 00:22:54,085 Bethlehem. 142 00:23:02,423 --> 00:23:04,471 Count those in the next house. 143 00:23:09,471 --> 00:23:12,691 See that the boy is registered before the year is out. 144 00:23:17,438 --> 00:23:22,285 NARRATOR: Thus, Joseph's family were once more forgotten. 145 00:23:22,818 --> 00:23:24,946 Twenty years passed. 146 00:23:25,863 --> 00:23:28,912 And Pontius Pilate, new governor of Judea... 147 00:23:29,074 --> 00:23:31,953 ...brought fresh armies south and east. 148 00:23:33,787 --> 00:23:37,508 But in the hills, 10,000 rebel Jews la y hidden. 149 00:23:37,666 --> 00:23:40,966 Their leader, Barabbas, wanted as criminal and killer... 150 00:23:41,128 --> 00:23:44,223 ...now baited his traps for the Roman wolves. 151 00:23:58,854 --> 00:24:01,073 There's too many of them, Barabbas. 152 00:24:01,231 --> 00:24:03,154 We will divide them. 153 00:24:24,964 --> 00:24:28,594 SOLDIER 1: There's a water sign on the hill. SOLDIER 2: Make sure it's safe. 154 00:25:01,458 --> 00:25:03,802 SOLDIER 1: There's fresh water ahead, sir. 155 00:25:04,586 --> 00:25:07,715 -Shall I give the men a rest? -Not too long. 156 00:25:07,881 --> 00:25:10,384 Take one column to the waterhole. 157 00:25:10,551 --> 00:25:11,928 SOLDIER 2: Column 1, follow me. 158 00:25:14,930 --> 00:25:17,604 Columns, rest! 159 00:25:56,930 --> 00:25:58,648 Give me some wine. 160 00:26:00,476 --> 00:26:02,194 How much farther is Jerusalem? 161 00:26:02,895 --> 00:26:04,067 Another day's journey. 162 00:26:04,229 --> 00:26:08,029 You should drink water, my husband. Wine only increases the thirst. 163 00:26:09,526 --> 00:26:11,199 I enjoy it. 164 00:26:18,243 --> 00:26:21,873 Judea. A fine wedding present your father gave me. 165 00:26:22,748 --> 00:26:24,842 My dear Pontius... 166 00:26:25,209 --> 00:26:30,056 ...it is said whoever can govern Jerusalem can govern anywhere, even Rome. 167 00:26:31,590 --> 00:26:34,890 Do you think Tiberius really has me in mind as his successor in Rome? 168 00:26:37,221 --> 00:26:39,189 I wish I knew my father's mind... 169 00:26:39,348 --> 00:26:42,443 ...as well as I know my husband's ambition. 170 00:26:50,734 --> 00:26:54,329 NARRATOR: And Herod Antipas rode out to meet Pontius Pilate... 171 00:26:54,488 --> 00:26:56,456 ...and show him the way to Jerusalem. 172 00:27:00,619 --> 00:27:03,919 Another troublemaker. Who is this one? 173 00:27:04,081 --> 00:27:06,083 This one is called John the Baptist. 174 00:27:06,250 --> 00:27:09,925 He preaches to the people to repent before the coming of the Messiah. 175 00:27:10,087 --> 00:27:12,681 I baptize you with water. 176 00:27:13,715 --> 00:27:16,969 But one mightier than I shall come after me. 177 00:27:17,136 --> 00:27:20,561 And he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. 178 00:27:24,476 --> 00:27:27,070 One more messiah on the way. 179 00:27:27,229 --> 00:27:30,153 Will these Jews never tire of inventing deliverers? 180 00:27:36,196 --> 00:27:39,075 I have heard that name, John the Baptist. 181 00:27:39,241 --> 00:27:42,336 I hear he speaks evil things of me wherever he goes. 182 00:27:43,620 --> 00:27:46,169 His heart should be ripped from his body. 183 00:27:47,749 --> 00:27:51,879 Your daughter, Herodias, grows more like her mother day by day. 184 00:27:53,505 --> 00:27:55,132 Do I not please you? 185 00:27:56,008 --> 00:27:59,603 My stepdaughter pleases me very much, Salome. 186 00:28:07,603 --> 00:28:10,026 Lucius, keep your eye on this man. 187 00:28:10,772 --> 00:28:13,025 One day you'll have to arrest him. 188 00:28:13,358 --> 00:28:16,532 -On what grounds? -On my orders. 189 00:28:17,905 --> 00:28:21,626 I'm bound only to take orders from the Roman governor when he arrives. 190 00:28:21,783 --> 00:28:26,038 Tell me, Lucius, what manner of man is Pontius Pilate? 191 00:28:26,205 --> 00:28:28,299 How should I treat him? 192 00:28:28,498 --> 00:28:30,500 What is his weakness? 193 00:28:30,667 --> 00:28:33,295 The same as any man: vanity. 194 00:29:13,335 --> 00:29:15,178 [HORN TRUMPETING] 195 00:29:17,506 --> 00:29:18,553 [REBELS YELLING] 196 00:29:19,341 --> 00:29:21,343 Call the others to return! 197 00:29:21,927 --> 00:29:23,395 [HORN TRUMPETING] 198 00:29:26,682 --> 00:29:29,185 SOLDIER: Legions, all stand! 199 00:29:51,039 --> 00:29:52,757 [REBEL SCREAMS] 200 00:30:25,949 --> 00:30:27,747 [HORSE NEIGHS] 201 00:31:02,611 --> 00:31:06,081 Barabbas! Barabbas! 202 00:31:06,239 --> 00:31:07,707 Barabbas! 203 00:31:09,868 --> 00:31:11,461 [TRUMPETS] 204 00:31:22,923 --> 00:31:24,470 [YELLS] 205 00:33:07,402 --> 00:33:10,656 PONTIUS: Who are these men? Bandits? LUCIUS: They call themselves patriots. 206 00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:12,665 ANTIPAS: A man named Barabbas leads them. 207 00:33:13,116 --> 00:33:14,584 Have you captured him? 208 00:33:14,743 --> 00:33:17,041 This land is filled with caves and hidden valleys. 209 00:33:17,204 --> 00:33:19,707 It'd take half the legions of Rome to ferret them out. 210 00:33:19,873 --> 00:33:22,217 I want him in chains before the end of the year. 211 00:33:22,375 --> 00:33:25,094 Putting him in chains would be easy... 212 00:33:25,253 --> 00:33:27,130 ...but putting our hands on him... 213 00:33:27,297 --> 00:33:29,220 ...that's what's difficult. 214 00:33:33,094 --> 00:33:34,687 JOHN: I baptize you with water. 215 00:33:36,556 --> 00:33:39,275 But one mightier than I shall come. 216 00:33:39,434 --> 00:33:44,065 And he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. 217 00:33:49,945 --> 00:33:50,992 Are you Elijah? 218 00:33:53,198 --> 00:33:54,620 No, I am not. 219 00:33:55,116 --> 00:33:56,368 Are you the Messiah? 220 00:33:58,954 --> 00:34:00,956 No, I am not. 221 00:34:01,665 --> 00:34:04,464 I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness. 222 00:34:05,085 --> 00:34:08,180 The Messiah is one who will come after me. 223 00:35:25,040 --> 00:35:26,212 You are welcome. 224 00:35:28,710 --> 00:35:30,633 Peace be on this house. 225 00:35:34,174 --> 00:35:35,972 What would you have of me? 226 00:35:37,886 --> 00:35:39,388 I seek your son. 227 00:35:40,930 --> 00:35:43,228 My son has gone into the desert. 228 00:35:44,601 --> 00:35:45,978 Why did he come to the river? 229 00:35:47,646 --> 00:35:49,319 For you to baptize him. 230 00:35:51,232 --> 00:35:55,157 He is without sin. How could I baptize him? 231 00:36:05,080 --> 00:36:07,424 I preach in the wilderness... 232 00:36:08,583 --> 00:36:10,927 ...but the Word must be brought to Jerusalem. 233 00:36:11,711 --> 00:36:14,430 Yet I know I am not the one to deliver it. 234 00:36:15,840 --> 00:36:17,092 Only he can. 235 00:36:20,011 --> 00:36:22,309 When his time comes... 236 00:36:23,431 --> 00:36:24,853 ...he will be there. 237 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:27,443 You say that with sadness. 238 00:36:28,853 --> 00:36:30,446 And joy. 239 00:36:51,292 --> 00:36:52,965 [DOOR CLOSES] 240 00:37:12,188 --> 00:37:14,316 NARRATOR: And Jesus, baptized... 241 00:37:14,482 --> 00:37:18,282 ...returned from Jordan, and went into the wilderness. 242 00:37:18,486 --> 00:37:21,660 And with the baptism, the Holy Spirit came upon him... 243 00:37:21,823 --> 00:37:24,201 ...and a voice said to Jesus: 244 00:37:24,367 --> 00:37:28,497 "Thou art my beloved son, in thee I am well pleased. " 245 00:37:30,123 --> 00:37:32,171 And Jesus knew the wilderness... 246 00:37:32,333 --> 00:37:34,506 ...its day of heat... 247 00:37:37,756 --> 00:37:40,054 ...its night of cold and solitude. 248 00:37:40,216 --> 00:37:42,844 And stayed himself there to commune with God... 249 00:37:43,011 --> 00:37:45,764 ...and strengthen himself for the times to come. 250 00:37:45,930 --> 00:37:49,059 And ate nothing and hungered. 251 00:37:49,225 --> 00:37:52,104 And brought his soul forth in the light... 252 00:37:52,270 --> 00:37:54,238 ...to be seen of himself and known. 253 00:37:54,397 --> 00:37:56,320 [WIND HOWLING] 254 00:38:00,862 --> 00:38:05,038 And was 40 days tempted of the devil. 255 00:38:07,160 --> 00:38:10,414 MALE VOICE: Behold. I am here. 256 00:38:11,414 --> 00:38:14,008 Come. I command you. 257 00:38:15,543 --> 00:38:19,593 Come. Be tried and found wanting. 258 00:38:21,132 --> 00:38:25,808 If you are the Son of God, command these stones that they be turned to bread. 259 00:38:28,223 --> 00:38:31,818 Man does not live by bread alone... 260 00:38:32,727 --> 00:38:35,526 ...but by every word of God. 261 00:39:09,931 --> 00:39:11,524 MALE VOICE: Behold. 262 00:39:12,058 --> 00:39:17,030 I show you all the kingdoms of the world, in a moment of time. 263 00:39:19,274 --> 00:39:22,619 All this will I give you, and the glory of them. 264 00:39:22,777 --> 00:39:26,498 If you will worship me, all shall be yours. 265 00:40:15,830 --> 00:40:19,585 Lo! Come to this high place. 266 00:40:20,001 --> 00:40:24,802 If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here. 267 00:40:24,964 --> 00:40:29,470 For will not his angels save you from falling and prevent your death? 268 00:40:30,678 --> 00:40:32,476 Come to the high place. 269 00:40:34,265 --> 00:40:36,063 Be gone! 270 00:40:38,603 --> 00:40:42,449 I worship the Lord my God... 271 00:40:44,025 --> 00:40:47,120 ...and only to him do I do service. 272 00:40:50,657 --> 00:40:52,204 Come! 273 00:40:53,201 --> 00:40:55,078 Come, if you will... 274 00:40:56,663 --> 00:41:00,463 ...but I shall not call upon the Lord my God to stop you. 275 00:41:05,964 --> 00:41:09,969 You shall not force me to put the Lord my God to the proof. 276 00:41:13,638 --> 00:41:17,984 NARRATOR: And when the devil had ended all his temptations, he departed away. 277 00:41:28,069 --> 00:41:32,870 And Jesus came out of the wilderness, and was seen by men. 278 00:41:41,582 --> 00:41:45,587 There is your new rabbi. He is the Lamb of God. 279 00:41:54,220 --> 00:41:57,144 NARRATOR: And Jesus called those of his choice. 280 00:41:57,432 --> 00:42:00,777 And two of the chosen were John and Andrew... 281 00:42:00,935 --> 00:42:03,358 ...and they followed where he led. 282 00:42:06,774 --> 00:42:09,948 And Jesus took himself down by the Sea of Galilee. 283 00:42:10,111 --> 00:42:14,958 And there did name his third apostle, and summon him forth on land. 284 00:42:17,410 --> 00:42:20,914 Simon! Simon, you have been chosen! 285 00:42:27,545 --> 00:42:29,218 JESUS: You are Simon. 286 00:42:30,590 --> 00:42:34,720 You shall be called Peter, the rock... 287 00:42:34,886 --> 00:42:36,308 ...upon which I will build. 288 00:42:38,848 --> 00:42:42,898 What will you have me do, Rabbi? I am just a fisherman. 289 00:42:45,313 --> 00:42:47,156 Come with me... 290 00:42:47,774 --> 00:42:49,902 ...and I will make you a fisher of men. 291 00:43:01,287 --> 00:43:02,664 [HORN TRUMPETING] 292 00:43:02,830 --> 00:43:04,503 SOLDIER: Attention. 293 00:43:23,142 --> 00:43:25,611 I have just made a tour of the city. 294 00:43:26,604 --> 00:43:29,448 I found no statues, no banners... 295 00:43:29,607 --> 00:43:32,235 ...no emblems of Caesar anywhere. 296 00:43:32,401 --> 00:43:34,074 Where are they? 297 00:43:35,530 --> 00:43:37,749 The Jews have only one god. 298 00:43:38,825 --> 00:43:41,829 Their law forbids the presence of any image. 299 00:43:43,287 --> 00:43:45,540 Where are the chests I brought from Rome? 300 00:43:46,958 --> 00:43:48,551 Open them. 301 00:44:14,193 --> 00:44:16,742 A good likeness of Tiberius, is it not? 302 00:44:16,904 --> 00:44:19,578 Surely they dare not object to the emperor's image. 303 00:44:20,533 --> 00:44:22,285 Hmm. 304 00:44:22,493 --> 00:44:24,461 These people can. 305 00:44:24,745 --> 00:44:26,372 Their law is their religion. 306 00:44:27,707 --> 00:44:30,586 PONTIUS: Place them on the pillars of their Temple. 307 00:44:33,421 --> 00:44:36,095 JOHN: Behold. The sign of the pagan. 308 00:44:36,591 --> 00:44:39,470 As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah... 309 00:44:39,635 --> 00:44:43,435 ...so shall He send hosts to destroy the idol-worshipers. 310 00:44:43,764 --> 00:44:47,814 The day is coming when the sword shall descend upon her legions. 311 00:44:48,144 --> 00:44:51,398 Her mighty kings and princes shall grow feeble. 312 00:44:51,564 --> 00:44:54,488 Her stolen treasures made worthless. 313 00:44:54,650 --> 00:44:58,029 Her cities shall crumble into dust. 314 00:44:59,614 --> 00:45:01,958 We shall raise our voice... 315 00:45:03,117 --> 00:45:04,289 ...and be heard. 316 00:45:04,452 --> 00:45:06,875 MAN: Take down the plaques! WOMAN: Take down the plaques! 317 00:45:07,038 --> 00:45:09,416 TOWNSPEOPLE: Take down the plaques! 318 00:45:09,582 --> 00:45:10,754 Take down the plaques! 319 00:45:11,209 --> 00:45:14,759 JOHN: When he comes, he will clear the threshing floor... 320 00:45:14,921 --> 00:45:17,845 ...and gather the grain into his barn. 321 00:45:18,007 --> 00:45:19,759 But the chaff... 322 00:45:19,926 --> 00:45:23,146 ...he will burn with unquenchable fire. 323 00:45:24,472 --> 00:45:26,816 The shepherds who lead their flocks astray... 324 00:45:27,600 --> 00:45:30,023 ...shall be cast out. 325 00:45:30,895 --> 00:45:33,114 The high shall fall. 326 00:45:33,272 --> 00:45:36,446 -Make him stop. JOHN: And the fallen shall rise. 327 00:45:36,609 --> 00:45:37,610 Draw the curtains. 328 00:45:37,777 --> 00:45:40,246 JOHN: The cry of the wicked shall fall upon .... 329 00:45:40,404 --> 00:45:42,577 It's a very strange voice. Who is that man? 330 00:45:43,616 --> 00:45:44,833 Just another prophet. 331 00:45:45,618 --> 00:45:47,211 An agitator. 332 00:45:47,370 --> 00:45:51,170 Must he agitate beneath your palace window? Send him away. 333 00:45:51,332 --> 00:45:53,505 CAIAPHAS: The harangue is directed against you... 334 00:45:53,668 --> 00:45:56,342 ...for mounting graven images on our Temple walls. 335 00:45:56,504 --> 00:46:00,805 -The incidents in Caesarea were bad. -The plaques stay. 336 00:46:02,134 --> 00:46:03,431 Do something about this man. 337 00:46:04,136 --> 00:46:05,809 He is harmless. 338 00:46:05,972 --> 00:46:09,146 He gives the people the type of entertainment they want. 339 00:46:09,308 --> 00:46:11,310 It is not wise to molest him. 340 00:46:11,477 --> 00:46:13,320 My husband is afraid of that madman. 341 00:46:13,854 --> 00:46:15,026 He thinks he's a holy man. 342 00:46:15,189 --> 00:46:16,532 [HERODIAS CHUCKLES] 343 00:46:16,691 --> 00:46:19,194 A holy man who speaks words of treason. 344 00:46:19,360 --> 00:46:23,035 Caiaphas. You are the high priest in that man's house of God. 345 00:46:23,197 --> 00:46:24,699 Do you not punish such conduct? 346 00:46:25,283 --> 00:46:29,959 Punishment does not dampen their ardor, rather it increases their wrath. 347 00:46:30,705 --> 00:46:34,050 We have found it wiser to ignore the ravings of these false prophets... 348 00:46:34,208 --> 00:46:36,051 ...than to persecute them. 349 00:46:36,794 --> 00:46:39,172 In my opinion, this man seeks martyrdom. 350 00:46:39,380 --> 00:46:42,099 I will put a stop to his voice tomorrow. 351 00:46:42,258 --> 00:46:45,387 Tomorrow. Oh, you've been saying that ever since he came from Jerusalem. 352 00:46:45,553 --> 00:46:47,555 I have given my word. 353 00:46:48,389 --> 00:46:50,733 The word of a king or a puppet? 354 00:46:50,891 --> 00:46:55,738 JOHN: And strip the clothes of the slaves, and make them go naked. 355 00:46:56,314 --> 00:46:57,406 Men groan... 356 00:46:58,274 --> 00:47:02,029 -...and the souls of the oppressed-- SALOME: Go away, you vile man! 357 00:47:05,740 --> 00:47:07,742 Daughter of adultery... 358 00:47:08,659 --> 00:47:11,378 ...there is but one that can save you. 359 00:47:11,704 --> 00:47:13,581 Go seek him out. 360 00:47:14,790 --> 00:47:18,920 Kneel at his feet and ask forgiveness for the sins of your mother. 361 00:47:19,086 --> 00:47:22,465 That man is no prophet. He wears the rags of a beggar. 362 00:47:22,631 --> 00:47:24,929 -It is best to ignore him. -Ignore him? 363 00:47:25,092 --> 00:47:27,265 There is only one way to deal with a beggar. 364 00:47:27,428 --> 00:47:30,272 You! You, there! Speaker! 365 00:47:30,806 --> 00:47:32,308 Step forward! 366 00:47:47,782 --> 00:47:50,410 You have your alms. Now, be gone! 367 00:47:54,622 --> 00:47:56,624 [CROWD CHEERING] 368 00:47:58,584 --> 00:48:00,586 Bring the beggar in. 369 00:48:10,513 --> 00:48:12,811 When your legions under Pompey invaded our land... 370 00:48:12,973 --> 00:48:15,146 ...they slew all the priests in the temples. 371 00:48:15,309 --> 00:48:18,813 Since then, we have received our priesthood appointments from Rome. 372 00:48:18,979 --> 00:48:23,359 The people have little love for any man appointed by your emperor. 373 00:48:35,037 --> 00:48:37,540 JOHN: At night the thief goes out... 374 00:48:38,666 --> 00:48:41,590 ...in darkness he digs under the house.... 375 00:48:42,294 --> 00:48:44,888 Stop! Hold your peace. 376 00:48:49,260 --> 00:48:52,355 -Come with me. -Take me... 377 00:48:53,139 --> 00:48:55,517 ...but you cannot stop him who comes after me. 378 00:48:55,683 --> 00:48:59,654 We will worry about that when it happens. Come, you foolish man. 379 00:49:21,917 --> 00:49:25,046 Tell me, what is your occupation? 380 00:49:26,422 --> 00:49:29,892 I do the bidding of the Lord, my God. 381 00:49:31,260 --> 00:49:32,978 Judging from your appearance... 382 00:49:33,137 --> 00:49:36,391 ...your god seems to be a rather unprofitable master to serve. 383 00:49:37,057 --> 00:49:40,812 I do not seek my reward in the world you live in. 384 00:49:41,687 --> 00:49:44,531 Nevertheless, you will find one here. 385 00:49:44,982 --> 00:49:48,703 Yes, we do live in a very wicked world. 386 00:49:52,072 --> 00:49:54,916 You frighten me, you angry man. 387 00:49:55,326 --> 00:49:56,498 Salome, come back! 388 00:49:59,663 --> 00:50:02,542 This beast amuses me. 389 00:50:02,708 --> 00:50:04,676 Make him dance... 390 00:50:04,835 --> 00:50:06,803 ...on a bed of hot coals. 391 00:50:08,130 --> 00:50:12,135 It were better to cut his vicious tongue from its roots. 392 00:50:12,760 --> 00:50:14,228 Woman... 393 00:50:14,929 --> 00:50:18,103 ...is not your cup of abominations full enough? 394 00:50:19,850 --> 00:50:21,773 You dare to say that to my face? 395 00:50:22,770 --> 00:50:26,570 Get down on your knees and beg my forgiveness! 396 00:50:26,732 --> 00:50:28,450 You, woman? 397 00:50:29,276 --> 00:50:32,496 Who has given herself to the captains of Assyria? 398 00:50:33,113 --> 00:50:35,332 To the young men of Egypt? 399 00:50:36,659 --> 00:50:38,912 Who has deserted the bed of her first husband... 400 00:50:39,078 --> 00:50:42,127 ...to live in incestuous lust with his brother? 401 00:50:49,046 --> 00:50:51,344 Is there blood in your veins... 402 00:50:52,132 --> 00:50:53,600 ...or poison? 403 00:50:56,637 --> 00:51:00,642 Lucius, break his skin with your sword. 404 00:51:03,894 --> 00:51:05,862 I want to see. 405 00:51:06,772 --> 00:51:09,150 Our supper grows cold. 406 00:51:09,316 --> 00:51:11,819 Do you intend to do nothing with this man? 407 00:51:13,654 --> 00:51:16,908 Herod, Pilate has asked you a question. 408 00:51:21,078 --> 00:51:22,671 Lucius... 409 00:51:23,455 --> 00:51:25,674 ...take this man to the dungeon. 410 00:51:45,019 --> 00:51:48,148 SALOME: Would you like me to come and visit you in your new cave? 411 00:51:49,940 --> 00:51:52,864 You are the seed of evildoers... 412 00:51:53,193 --> 00:51:54,786 ...the child of corruption. 413 00:51:55,529 --> 00:51:57,657 Leave this house of darkness. 414 00:51:58,032 --> 00:52:01,377 Find your way into the light while there is yet time. 415 00:52:07,249 --> 00:52:09,547 NARRATOR: But if some were imprisoned in this day... 416 00:52:09,710 --> 00:52:13,010 yet many another was set free from the illness of their bodies. 417 00:52:13,881 --> 00:52:18,387 It was the time of miracles, and Jesus put forth his hand... 418 00:52:18,552 --> 00:52:22,853 ...and cleansed those who were vexed with unclean spirits. 419 00:52:23,223 --> 00:52:27,729 For there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. 420 00:55:03,550 --> 00:55:05,803 I thought you would leave me here to starve. 421 00:55:07,638 --> 00:55:09,686 What took you so long? 422 00:55:10,224 --> 00:55:13,524 A new prophet has come to Jerusalem. 423 00:55:13,685 --> 00:55:17,189 He has the same first name as yourself: Jesus. 424 00:55:19,066 --> 00:55:21,660 We need more fighters and fewer prophets... 425 00:55:21,819 --> 00:55:25,289 ...except for John the Baptist. If I had that man on my side... 426 00:55:25,447 --> 00:55:28,246 ...I could wake up the people, and we would rid ourselves... 427 00:55:28,408 --> 00:55:29,910 ...of Antipas and the Romans. 428 00:55:30,577 --> 00:55:32,830 This man is greater than John the Baptist. 429 00:55:33,956 --> 00:55:35,253 In what way? 430 00:55:35,415 --> 00:55:37,543 JUDAS: I talked with one of his disciples. 431 00:55:39,002 --> 00:55:40,970 This Jesus... 432 00:55:41,755 --> 00:55:46,181 ...was proclaimed by John the Baptist as the man he was waiting for. 433 00:55:51,807 --> 00:55:54,606 I need a prophet to help me win over the people. 434 00:55:54,768 --> 00:55:55,940 Can we convince this man? 435 00:55:57,604 --> 00:55:59,823 His disciple says he speaks only of peace. 436 00:55:59,982 --> 00:56:01,950 [HOOFBEATS APPROACHING] 437 00:56:08,156 --> 00:56:09,658 Peace? 438 00:56:09,825 --> 00:56:13,580 There will be no peace in Jerusalem, unless it is won by the sword. 439 00:56:20,252 --> 00:56:22,471 It's not safe for you on the street. 440 00:56:24,131 --> 00:56:26,475 I must speak with this man. 441 00:56:34,850 --> 00:56:39,321 JESUS: What does a man profit, if he shall gain the whole world... 442 00:56:39,938 --> 00:56:42,157 ...and lose his own soul? 443 00:56:42,316 --> 00:56:45,570 Could you explain the parable of the tares of the fields? 444 00:56:45,986 --> 00:56:50,662 He that soweth the good seed is the Son of Man. 445 00:56:51,074 --> 00:56:53,543 And the field is the world. 446 00:56:58,332 --> 00:57:02,462 DISCIPLE: We are strangers in your city. We seek one called John the Baptist. 447 00:57:02,836 --> 00:57:04,463 Can you tell us where to find him? 448 00:57:04,630 --> 00:57:06,507 [SHOUTING AND CHATTERING NEARBY] 449 00:57:21,855 --> 00:57:23,107 WOMAN 1: She's evil. Stone her! 450 00:57:23,273 --> 00:57:25,776 MAN 1: Stone her! WOMAN 2: She's a harlot. She must die! 451 00:57:26,234 --> 00:57:27,656 WOMAN 1: She's evil. Stone her! 452 00:57:29,071 --> 00:57:31,699 MAN 2: Let her be stoned. She must die. MAN 3: She's an adulteress. 453 00:57:31,865 --> 00:57:33,492 JESUS: What has this woman done? 454 00:57:33,659 --> 00:57:37,129 She's been caught in adultery, and she must be stoned according to the law. 455 00:57:37,454 --> 00:57:40,048 WOMAN 2: She's a harlot. She must die! 456 00:57:40,207 --> 00:57:43,461 MAN 2: Let her be stoned! MAN 3: She must die! 457 00:57:43,627 --> 00:57:46,176 -She's a harlot. She must die! -She must die! 458 00:57:46,338 --> 00:57:50,343 JESUS: Then let him who is without sin amongst you cast the first stone. 459 00:58:32,342 --> 00:58:34,720 Woman, where are they now who condemned you? 460 00:58:38,765 --> 00:58:40,438 Then neither will I condemn you. 461 00:58:42,060 --> 00:58:44,438 Go and sin no more. 462 00:58:51,611 --> 00:58:56,412 If you would find John the Baptist, he lies in the palace dungeon. 463 00:58:56,575 --> 00:58:59,249 JESUS: What was his crime? -He told the truth. 464 00:59:00,412 --> 00:59:04,417 He may be the one we have waited for. 465 00:59:06,626 --> 00:59:08,424 I must speak with him. 466 00:59:28,607 --> 00:59:31,326 NARRATOR: And, Barabbas, so near to Jesus... 467 00:59:31,485 --> 00:59:34,580 ...now turned and fled from the Roman guards. 468 00:59:35,363 --> 00:59:39,368 Leaving behind a man seeking answers from one stone... 469 00:59:39,534 --> 00:59:43,084 ...whether to run with Barabbas, the messiah of war... 470 00:59:43,246 --> 00:59:47,342 ...or walk with Jesus, the new messiah of peace. 471 00:59:55,675 --> 00:59:56,676 What is it? 472 00:59:57,010 --> 00:59:59,513 Another one wants to see John the Baptist. 473 00:59:59,679 --> 01:00:02,398 -Send him away. -He will not go. 474 01:00:02,557 --> 01:00:05,151 I mean, I do not know how to send this one away. 475 01:00:08,230 --> 01:00:09,277 Show him in. 476 01:00:19,032 --> 01:00:21,501 The prisoner, John, is not allowed visitors. 477 01:00:22,577 --> 01:00:25,296 If you wish to send him a message, leave it with the guard. 478 01:00:25,956 --> 01:00:27,378 I would see John. 479 01:00:28,583 --> 01:00:30,130 Why? 480 01:00:32,921 --> 01:00:34,673 I come to free John. 481 01:00:36,800 --> 01:00:40,054 And just how do you propose to break him free from his cell? 482 01:00:40,887 --> 01:00:44,187 I come to free him within his cell. 483 01:00:47,060 --> 01:00:50,530 Freedom? Behind stone walls? 484 01:00:51,898 --> 01:00:54,902 You are free to come and go as you please... 485 01:00:55,360 --> 01:00:57,112 ...and yet you are still a prisoner... 486 01:00:57,279 --> 01:01:00,658 ...because you place no faith in anything but your sword. 487 01:01:10,876 --> 01:01:14,050 Who are you? Where do you come from? 488 01:01:14,588 --> 01:01:17,057 My name is Jesus. I come from Nazareth. 489 01:01:17,883 --> 01:01:19,430 Nazareth? 490 01:01:21,219 --> 01:01:23,438 I have not been there for many years... 491 01:01:24,890 --> 01:01:26,267 ...yet your face is familiar. 492 01:01:27,350 --> 01:01:29,773 You once came to our house and spoke to my mother. 493 01:01:36,735 --> 01:01:38,863 The house of the carpenter? 494 01:01:39,613 --> 01:01:40,956 Hmm. 495 01:01:42,365 --> 01:01:46,962 For some reason unknown to me, I have favored your mother once before. 496 01:01:53,126 --> 01:01:55,754 I will give you a moment with the prisoner, John. 497 01:01:55,921 --> 01:01:57,798 But remember this: 498 01:01:57,964 --> 01:02:02,811 As you have your duty to your god, so do I to my emperor. 499 01:02:02,969 --> 01:02:05,142 Break Caesar's law... 500 01:02:05,430 --> 01:02:08,934 ...and you shall find in me the most merciless of all men. 501 01:02:09,935 --> 01:02:11,437 Ichebious. 502 01:02:14,606 --> 01:02:17,155 Let him take a look at the baptizer. 503 01:02:35,377 --> 01:02:36,469 John. 504 01:02:57,440 --> 01:02:59,363 [GRUNTING] 505 01:03:12,038 --> 01:03:13,711 Give me your blessing. 506 01:04:07,510 --> 01:04:10,480 NARRATOR: The name of Jesus moved through the land... 507 01:04:10,638 --> 01:04:12,515 ...and yet others came to walk with him. 508 01:04:13,433 --> 01:04:15,686 And they were Philip and Bartholomew. 509 01:04:15,852 --> 01:04:18,526 And one more joined them near the city. 510 01:04:22,525 --> 01:04:24,619 Take me with you, Rabbi. 511 01:04:26,613 --> 01:04:27,956 Come. 512 01:04:33,453 --> 01:04:35,251 What is your name? 513 01:04:35,413 --> 01:04:36,665 Judas. 514 01:04:36,831 --> 01:04:38,299 -And yours? -John. 515 01:04:39,125 --> 01:04:40,798 WOMAN: He's mad! 516 01:04:40,960 --> 01:04:43,304 MAN: He's a madman! Madman! 517 01:04:44,297 --> 01:04:45,890 [WOMAN SCREAMS] 518 01:05:52,323 --> 01:05:53,495 You are his mother? 519 01:05:54,200 --> 01:05:55,998 Yes. Who has sent you? 520 01:05:57,203 --> 01:06:00,377 I have journeyed from Jerusalem to see where he lives. 521 01:06:02,542 --> 01:06:04,670 Come, I will show you. 522 01:06:05,420 --> 01:06:07,343 I am alone now. Share my table. 523 01:06:08,631 --> 01:06:10,224 I am a woman of sin. 524 01:06:14,596 --> 01:06:16,314 You will share my table. 525 01:06:23,563 --> 01:06:25,236 I have done much evil. 526 01:06:27,734 --> 01:06:31,455 Child, God knows evil exists, as well as good. 527 01:06:31,821 --> 01:06:34,916 Just as there is light and darkness. 528 01:06:35,575 --> 01:06:39,671 Evil exists that we may be the better for it. 529 01:06:39,829 --> 01:06:42,423 Will you speak to your son for me? 530 01:06:51,090 --> 01:06:53,092 Intercede. 531 01:07:00,725 --> 01:07:03,194 Has not my son said: 532 01:07:03,978 --> 01:07:08,700 "What man having 100 sheep, if he lose one of them... 533 01:07:08,858 --> 01:07:12,032 ...does not leave the 99 in the wilderness... 534 01:07:12,195 --> 01:07:15,369 ...and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 535 01:07:16,616 --> 01:07:21,713 And when he has found it, he lays it upon his shoulders, rejoicing. 536 01:07:24,916 --> 01:07:30,468 And when he comes home, he calls his friends and neighbors together... 537 01:07:30,630 --> 01:07:32,803 ...and sayeth unto them: 538 01:07:33,925 --> 01:07:35,472 'Rejoice... 539 01:07:36,219 --> 01:07:39,063 ...for I have found the sheep... 540 01:07:40,181 --> 01:07:41,728 ...which I lost.'" 541 01:07:43,601 --> 01:07:47,322 You would not have sought out this house if God had not wanted you to. 542 01:07:49,774 --> 01:07:51,276 Come. 543 01:07:51,651 --> 01:07:53,619 Share my table. 544 01:08:07,959 --> 01:08:11,429 LUCIUS: "Noble Pilate, the day before the ides of April... 545 01:08:11,588 --> 01:08:15,684 ...the man Jesus left Jerusalem, accompanied by five of his disciples: 546 01:08:15,842 --> 01:08:19,437 Peter, Andrew, John, Philip... 547 01:08:19,596 --> 01:08:22,270 ...and Nathaniel. 548 01:08:25,184 --> 01:08:28,188 Outside the walls of the city... 549 01:08:28,354 --> 01:08:31,198 ...they were joined by a sixth disciple... 550 01:08:31,357 --> 01:08:35,828 ...a man called Judas Iscariot. They traveled north. 551 01:08:35,987 --> 01:08:37,989 The fourth day after the nones of May... 552 01:08:38,156 --> 01:08:42,036 ...the man Jesus and his disciples entered the town of Capernaum. 553 01:08:43,494 --> 01:08:47,294 There Jesus laid hands on a madman and cast out the demon in him. 554 01:08:49,042 --> 01:08:52,842 The same evening, the man Jesus brought a dying child back to health. 555 01:08:53,212 --> 01:08:55,681 Two miracles in one day." 556 01:08:55,840 --> 01:08:57,387 HERODIAS: But, Lucius .... 557 01:08:58,718 --> 01:09:00,720 These things .... 558 01:09:01,929 --> 01:09:03,306 Can they really be true? 559 01:09:04,641 --> 01:09:06,735 I do not know, my lady. 560 01:09:06,893 --> 01:09:09,146 I, myself, have never seen a miracle. 561 01:09:11,564 --> 01:09:13,692 There are no such things as miracles. 562 01:09:14,108 --> 01:09:17,237 Only fools who believe in them. Continue. 563 01:09:17,403 --> 01:09:19,576 LUCIUS: "The day after the nones of June... 564 01:09:19,739 --> 01:09:21,741 ...at the crossroads... 565 01:09:21,908 --> 01:09:25,754 ...a Roman tax collector by name of Matthew saw Jesus pass... 566 01:09:25,912 --> 01:09:28,290 ...and promptly left his tax-collecting duties... 567 01:09:28,456 --> 01:09:31,881 ...and has joined up with the man Jesus and become the seventh disciple. 568 01:09:33,002 --> 01:09:36,597 A harlot from Jerusalem by the name of Magdalene... 569 01:09:36,756 --> 01:09:38,884 ...is also residing in the same house." 570 01:09:39,342 --> 01:09:41,595 Tax collectors and harlots. 571 01:09:42,261 --> 01:09:44,889 LUCIUS: "The day before the nones of July... 572 01:09:45,431 --> 01:09:50,187 ...the man Jesus spoke to a crowd of over 5000 people at the foot of Mount Tabor... 573 01:09:50,353 --> 01:09:52,401 ...near Lake Galilee. 574 01:09:52,563 --> 01:09:54,941 It has been reported that with a basket containing... 575 01:09:55,108 --> 01:09:57,782 ...two fish and five loaves of bread... 576 01:09:57,944 --> 01:10:01,323 ...the man Jesus fed the entire multitude." 577 01:10:01,572 --> 01:10:04,451 I never heard such absolute nonsense. 578 01:10:06,786 --> 01:10:11,633 "The day after the ides of July, Jesus was seen to walk on the water of Lake Galilee." 579 01:10:14,043 --> 01:10:16,091 Ridiculous. 580 01:10:16,379 --> 01:10:21,351 "That evening a storm ravaged the lake, threatening the lives of fishermen. 581 01:10:21,509 --> 01:10:23,682 The man Jesus raised his arm... 582 01:10:23,845 --> 01:10:27,099 -Does our Lucius mock me? -...the wind died, the storm ceased." 583 01:10:34,230 --> 01:10:35,652 So it is reported. 584 01:10:47,410 --> 01:10:51,836 NARRATOR: Then Lucius, thinking on Nazareth, the long years... 585 01:10:51,998 --> 01:10:55,628 ...the mother, the child, and the miracles... 586 01:10:55,793 --> 01:10:58,262 ...did go to see John the Baptist. 587 01:11:09,849 --> 01:11:11,726 JOHN: You have treated me well. 588 01:11:12,769 --> 01:11:15,989 I should like to ask just one more kindness. 589 01:11:16,147 --> 01:11:17,649 Ask. 590 01:11:19,817 --> 01:11:21,990 Before I leave this world... 591 01:11:22,987 --> 01:11:25,160 ...I would send a message to Jesus. 592 01:11:27,867 --> 01:11:28,959 What is the message? 593 01:11:30,203 --> 01:11:33,173 Ask of him, in these words: 594 01:11:36,042 --> 01:11:38,716 "Was it your coming that was foretold... 595 01:11:40,046 --> 01:11:42,299 ...or are we to expect another?" 596 01:11:45,301 --> 01:11:47,053 You doubt him? 597 01:11:49,138 --> 01:11:51,015 I do not doubt him. 598 01:11:52,308 --> 01:11:56,734 But I would like to hear it from his own lips. 599 01:12:33,224 --> 01:12:34,601 [DOOR CLOSES] 600 01:12:57,665 --> 01:12:59,133 You are always looking at her. 601 01:13:00,960 --> 01:13:03,634 You are sick with jealousy. 602 01:13:21,814 --> 01:13:24,158 Dance for me, Salome! 603 01:13:30,323 --> 01:13:31,870 Salome. 604 01:13:32,867 --> 01:13:34,494 Drink a little wine. 605 01:13:35,870 --> 01:13:37,497 Taste this... 606 01:13:37,788 --> 01:13:39,631 ...so that I may drain the cup. 607 01:13:40,583 --> 01:13:42,085 I am not thirsty. 608 01:13:43,836 --> 01:13:46,134 Come and sit next to me. 609 01:13:48,174 --> 01:13:52,099 I will give you the throne of your mother. 610 01:13:54,680 --> 01:13:57,103 You are not enough of a king. 611 01:13:57,266 --> 01:13:59,769 You keep the man who reviled my mother in a dungeon... 612 01:13:59,936 --> 01:14:02,155 ...when he should have died months ago. 613 01:14:02,313 --> 01:14:04,156 Why do you let him live? 614 01:14:07,443 --> 01:14:09,912 I have had talks with him. 615 01:14:10,071 --> 01:14:11,994 John is a very great prophet. 616 01:14:12,156 --> 01:14:15,160 He's a madman, and you are afraid of him. 617 01:14:15,326 --> 01:14:17,670 I am afraid of no man. 618 01:14:22,041 --> 01:14:26,012 Salome, dance for me. 619 01:14:26,712 --> 01:14:29,181 I command you to dance. 620 01:14:29,799 --> 01:14:31,551 I will not dance. 621 01:14:32,885 --> 01:14:35,183 You cannot refuse me. 622 01:14:35,346 --> 01:14:38,020 Salome will now dance for us. 623 01:14:38,182 --> 01:14:40,401 I do refuse. 624 01:14:41,894 --> 01:14:46,525 Salome, I beg of you. I will give you anything you want. 625 01:14:46,691 --> 01:14:49,410 -Anything? -Even unto the half of my kingdom. 626 01:14:50,903 --> 01:14:52,576 Do you swear? 627 01:14:53,572 --> 01:14:57,668 By my life, by my crown, and before the governor of Judea. 628 01:14:59,912 --> 01:15:02,665 Whatever it is you want, I will give it to you... 629 01:15:04,041 --> 01:15:06,715 ...even if it is the throne of your mother. 630 01:15:09,171 --> 01:15:10,172 [ANTIPAS CHUCKLES] 631 01:15:10,339 --> 01:15:12,262 You have given your word. 632 01:15:16,303 --> 01:15:18,681 I'm the slave of my word... 633 01:15:19,932 --> 01:15:23,027 ...and my word is the word of a king. 634 01:17:12,419 --> 01:17:13,545 Anything I want? 635 01:17:47,997 --> 01:17:51,752 Now, Salome, what would you have for your dance? 636 01:17:53,419 --> 01:17:55,137 I want... 637 01:17:55,296 --> 01:17:56,764 ...on a silver platter.... 638 01:17:57,131 --> 01:18:01,352 What on a silver platter? A ruby? A diamond? A pearl? 639 01:18:03,929 --> 01:18:06,728 I want the head of John the Baptist. 640 01:18:14,148 --> 01:18:16,242 Have you gone mad? 641 01:18:20,946 --> 01:18:24,291 What can you want with the head of a man? 642 01:18:25,534 --> 01:18:27,286 I want to look at it. 643 01:18:31,373 --> 01:18:33,341 Salome, listen to me. 644 01:18:33,500 --> 01:18:35,719 I have jewels hidden in this palace... 645 01:18:35,878 --> 01:18:38,347 ...jewels that thy mother even has never seen. 646 01:18:38,505 --> 01:18:40,633 Jewels that are marvelous to look at. 647 01:18:40,799 --> 01:18:42,301 Great topazes. 648 01:18:42,468 --> 01:18:46,314 Opals that burn with a fire as cold as ice. 649 01:18:47,389 --> 01:18:50,108 Give me the head of John the Baptist... 650 01:18:50,267 --> 01:18:53,146 ...or let it be known to everyone here... 651 01:18:53,312 --> 01:18:55,485 ...that the word of the king is worthless. 652 01:19:39,984 --> 01:19:42,362 Give her what she asks. 653 01:20:01,714 --> 01:20:05,685 JESUS: John the Baptist has sent a message to ask me: 654 01:20:06,343 --> 01:20:12,100 "Is it your coming that was foretold, or are we to expect another?" 655 01:20:13,142 --> 01:20:16,146 My answer to John is your testimony. 656 01:20:16,687 --> 01:20:19,691 What you people here have witnessed.' 657 01:20:19,857 --> 01:20:22,235 How the blind see once more. 658 01:20:22,401 --> 01:20:24,153 How the lame walk. 659 01:20:24,320 --> 01:20:27,745 The lepers are made clean. The deaf now hear. 660 01:20:28,824 --> 01:20:31,122 I say to John, "What was it you expected to see... 661 01:20:31,285 --> 01:20:33,583 ...when you went out into the desert?" 662 01:20:34,246 --> 01:20:36,669 Was it a reed trembling in the wind? 663 01:20:37,833 --> 01:20:40,757 No, that is not what you expected to see. 664 01:20:41,378 --> 01:20:44,598 Was it a man, clad in fine garments? 665 01:20:45,257 --> 01:20:51,105 No. You must look in king's palaces for proudly-dressed men who live in luxury. 666 01:20:52,264 --> 01:20:54,687 Why, then, did he go out? 667 01:20:55,726 --> 01:20:57,774 To see a prophet? 668 01:20:59,438 --> 01:21:01,987 I say to John the Baptist: 669 01:21:02,733 --> 01:21:05,953 "Blessed is he who keeps his faith." 670 01:21:06,403 --> 01:21:09,031 And I further say to all of you: 671 01:21:09,782 --> 01:21:13,161 "God has raised up no greater son of woman... 672 01:21:13,869 --> 01:21:16,122 ...than John the Baptist. " 673 01:21:17,956 --> 01:21:19,549 [CRYING] 674 01:21:57,871 --> 01:22:02,627 All over Galilee, the disciples of Jesus are calling for a gathering to hear him speak. 675 01:22:02,793 --> 01:22:06,343 This new prophet, Jesus, he speaks like John the Baptist. 676 01:22:06,505 --> 01:22:08,473 How do we know it's not the same man? 677 01:22:08,632 --> 01:22:11,511 Perhaps John has risen from the dead. 678 01:22:12,469 --> 01:22:14,312 Why did I do it? 679 01:22:15,264 --> 01:22:17,517 I am not an evil man. 680 01:22:19,601 --> 01:22:20,648 Why did I do it? 681 01:22:20,811 --> 01:22:22,859 You should've done it the day you imprisoned him. 682 01:22:23,021 --> 01:22:26,150 It is John the Baptist. He has come back in the form of Jesus. 683 01:22:26,316 --> 01:22:28,159 Superstition. Tell him it is not true. 684 01:22:28,861 --> 01:22:31,740 I knew John the Baptist and I have met Jesus. 685 01:22:31,905 --> 01:22:33,907 They are not the same man. 686 01:22:34,074 --> 01:22:36,372 Stop him. Call your soldiers. 687 01:22:36,535 --> 01:22:37,627 Arrest him! 688 01:22:38,370 --> 01:22:41,499 And start a rebellion? All Rome wants is peace and taxes. 689 01:22:41,665 --> 01:22:44,885 I don't intend to spend the rest of my life in this miserable country. 690 01:22:45,043 --> 01:22:47,137 Where is this gathering taking place, Lucius? 691 01:22:47,296 --> 01:22:49,298 LUCIUS: A mount in the hills of Galilee. 692 01:22:51,884 --> 01:22:53,010 Have you any suggestion? 693 01:22:53,552 --> 01:22:55,850 Not until I hear what the man speaks. 694 01:22:58,098 --> 01:22:59,941 Go to this meeting, Lucius. 695 01:23:00,100 --> 01:23:02,774 Let the man talk. Listen to him. 696 01:23:02,936 --> 01:23:06,361 If he utters a single word treasonable to Rome... 697 01:23:06,940 --> 01:23:08,032 ...you'll have to act. 698 01:23:11,945 --> 01:23:15,165 I tell you, it is John the Baptist rising again. 699 01:23:21,663 --> 01:23:24,837 NARRATOR: And so much was the fame that went abroad of Jesus... 700 01:23:25,000 --> 01:23:28,425 ...that there was a gathering of people, like flocks from the hills. 701 01:23:28,587 --> 01:23:31,591 Great multitudes came out of all Judea and Jerusalem... 702 01:23:32,132 --> 01:23:34,635 ...and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon... 703 01:23:34,801 --> 01:23:38,271 ...which came to hear him, and to be healed. 704 01:24:17,761 --> 01:24:20,230 My lady, it is not safe for Pilate's wife to be here. 705 01:24:21,390 --> 01:24:23,518 I must hear this man. 706 01:24:24,184 --> 01:24:26,357 Will you stay with me, Lucius? 707 01:24:55,799 --> 01:24:59,429 They have all gathered, and are awaiting your word. 708 01:26:20,634 --> 01:26:23,353 JESUS: Blessed are you who are poor... 709 01:26:24,596 --> 01:26:27,725 ...for yours is the kingdom of heaven. 710 01:26:30,227 --> 01:26:35,233 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 711 01:26:36,733 --> 01:26:40,613 Blessed are you who do hunger and thirst after righteousness... 712 01:26:41,780 --> 01:26:43,782 ...for you shall be filled. 713 01:26:44,825 --> 01:26:48,796 Blessed are those who are merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 714 01:26:50,330 --> 01:26:54,801 And blessed are those who are mourners, for they shall be comforted. 715 01:26:55,794 --> 01:26:59,139 Blessed are those who are pure in heart... 716 01:26:59,506 --> 01:27:01,804 ...for they shall see God. 717 01:27:02,968 --> 01:27:06,097 And blessed are you who are the peacemakers... 718 01:27:06,263 --> 01:27:09,267 ...for you shall be called the children of God. 719 01:27:11,101 --> 01:27:15,777 And blessed are you who are persecuted for righteousness' sake... 720 01:27:17,816 --> 01:27:20,945 ...for yours is the kingdom of heaven. 721 01:27:25,657 --> 01:27:30,083 MAN 1: Give us a sign from heaven! MAN 2: Prove to us who you are! 722 01:27:30,954 --> 01:27:34,003 JESUS: Blessed are you when men shall curse you... 723 01:27:34,541 --> 01:27:38,171 ...and separate you from their company, and reproach you... 724 01:27:38,879 --> 01:27:41,632 ...and cast out your name as evil... 725 01:27:43,258 --> 01:27:45,306 ...for the Son of Man's sake. 726 01:27:45,469 --> 01:27:48,643 MAN 3: When? When is the kingdom of God coming? 727 01:27:49,514 --> 01:27:52,233 Watch as you may, you will not see it come. 728 01:27:52,601 --> 01:27:56,151 No one will say, "Here it is," or, "There it is." 729 01:27:58,190 --> 01:28:00,864 For the kingdom of God is within you. 730 01:28:01,026 --> 01:28:02,824 MAN 4: Rabbi! 731 01:28:02,986 --> 01:28:05,455 What must I do to inherit eternal life? 732 01:28:08,366 --> 01:28:10,368 What is written in the law: 733 01:28:11,912 --> 01:28:15,212 To love the Lord, your God, with all your heart... 734 01:28:15,540 --> 01:28:17,463 ...with all your soul... 735 01:28:18,001 --> 01:28:20,971 ...with all your power and all your mind. 736 01:28:22,297 --> 01:28:25,096 And love your neighbor as you love yourself. 737 01:28:25,967 --> 01:28:28,061 Do that and you shall live eternally. 738 01:28:28,220 --> 01:28:29,221 [MAN SCOFFS] 739 01:28:29,387 --> 01:28:32,266 I'm a camel driver. Who can I call neighbor? 740 01:28:32,432 --> 01:28:35,652 JESUS: He to whom you show mercy and compassion... 741 01:28:35,811 --> 01:28:38,234 ...whether you know him or not. 742 01:28:38,980 --> 01:28:41,358 Are you the Messiah? 743 01:28:42,651 --> 01:28:44,403 JESUS: I am the good shepherd. 744 01:28:44,569 --> 01:28:47,243 The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep. 745 01:28:47,614 --> 01:28:50,413 Do you speak against the law of the prophets? 746 01:28:50,575 --> 01:28:54,170 I come not to destroy the law or the prophets... 747 01:28:54,871 --> 01:28:56,839 ...but to fulfill them. 748 01:28:58,583 --> 01:29:00,836 For I say unto you: 749 01:29:01,461 --> 01:29:05,557 Love your enemies, bless them who curse you... 750 01:29:06,258 --> 01:29:11,185 ...and pray for those who despise and persecute you. 751 01:29:11,596 --> 01:29:14,566 For if you love only those who love you... 752 01:29:15,600 --> 01:29:17,398 ...what reward shall you have? 753 01:29:18,019 --> 01:29:20,272 If you are a holy man... 754 01:29:20,438 --> 01:29:24,238 ...why do you eat and drink with sinners and tax collectors? 755 01:29:25,485 --> 01:29:29,285 The healthy have no need of a physician, but the sick do. 756 01:29:29,447 --> 01:29:32,872 I come not to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. 757 01:29:33,034 --> 01:29:34,536 I am a tax collector. 758 01:29:34,703 --> 01:29:37,752 I worship in the Temple every day, yet they hate and despise me. 759 01:29:37,914 --> 01:29:39,416 What can I do? 760 01:29:40,417 --> 01:29:42,886 No man can serve two masters. 761 01:29:43,044 --> 01:29:45,672 Either he will hate the one and love the other... 762 01:29:45,839 --> 01:29:48,137 ...or he will cling to the one and despise the other. 763 01:29:48,300 --> 01:29:51,224 You cannot serve God and Mammon. 764 01:29:51,636 --> 01:29:53,434 And I say unto you: 765 01:29:55,223 --> 01:29:57,942 Be not anxious for your life... 766 01:29:58,476 --> 01:30:00,649 ...for the food you eat... 767 01:30:01,146 --> 01:30:04,992 ...or for your body or the clothes you wear... 768 01:30:06,067 --> 01:30:09,162 ...for is not life greater than food? 769 01:30:09,571 --> 01:30:11,665 And your bodies more than the clothing? 770 01:30:15,535 --> 01:30:18,254 Behold the birds of the sky. 771 01:30:20,457 --> 01:30:25,213 They neither sow nor reap, nor take their harvest to the barns. 772 01:30:25,378 --> 01:30:28,302 And yet God feeds them. 773 01:30:29,549 --> 01:30:32,473 And how much more are you than they? 774 01:30:34,012 --> 01:30:37,186 Consider the lilies of the field and how they grow. 775 01:30:38,224 --> 01:30:40,852 They toil not, neither do they spin. 776 01:30:41,353 --> 01:30:45,779 And can any one of you, by worrying... 777 01:30:45,941 --> 01:30:49,195 ...add a moment to your years? 778 01:30:54,074 --> 01:30:57,203 My wife and I believe in you, but we are poor. 779 01:30:57,369 --> 01:31:01,465 We have nothing to give. How can we show you our faith? 780 01:31:04,584 --> 01:31:07,133 You have, by what you have said. 781 01:31:09,923 --> 01:31:15,396 Come to me, all of you who labor and are heavy-laden... 782 01:31:15,720 --> 01:31:17,722 ...and I will refresh you. 783 01:31:18,723 --> 01:31:20,225 Rabbi. 784 01:31:20,725 --> 01:31:24,275 Rabbi, I believe you're the Messiah. How can I serve you? 785 01:31:24,437 --> 01:31:28,908 The Son of Man comes to serve, not to be served. 786 01:31:29,484 --> 01:31:34,581 Whoever among you who would be great must be a servant. 787 01:31:35,198 --> 01:31:40,045 And whoever will be first must be the slave of all. 788 01:31:41,329 --> 01:31:44,378 We have heard the voices of false messiahs before. 789 01:31:44,582 --> 01:31:47,381 How do we know you are not sent by Satan? 790 01:31:48,545 --> 01:31:53,893 If a kingdom is divided against itself, the kingdom cannot stand. 791 01:31:54,426 --> 01:31:59,182 If Satan also be divided against himself, how then can his kingdom stand? 792 01:31:59,514 --> 01:32:02,563 How can Satan cast out Satan? 793 01:32:08,857 --> 01:32:13,363 I see before me flesh and blood. You are only a man. 794 01:32:13,528 --> 01:32:15,951 Why do you make yourself out to be the Son of God? 795 01:32:18,033 --> 01:32:22,129 If I am not doing the deeds of my father, do not believe me. 796 01:32:22,662 --> 01:32:27,008 But if I am doing them and you will still not believe in me... 797 01:32:27,625 --> 01:32:29,627 ...believe in the work I do. 798 01:32:31,588 --> 01:32:34,137 If you can do miracles, call upon God to send hosts... 799 01:32:34,299 --> 01:32:37,223 ...to destroy the Romans and free our people from bondage. 800 01:32:37,385 --> 01:32:40,389 Thou shalt not tempt the Lord, thy God. 801 01:32:41,181 --> 01:32:43,275 The Romans are conquerors. 802 01:32:43,975 --> 01:32:47,479 To conquer them would make you no different than they. 803 01:32:47,729 --> 01:32:50,733 Rabbi, what is faith? 804 01:32:50,899 --> 01:32:56,451 If you have faith that is no greater than this grain of mustard seed... 805 01:32:57,697 --> 01:33:01,042 ...and you say to the mountain, "You shall move"... 806 01:33:02,160 --> 01:33:04,583 ...the mountain will move. 807 01:33:04,746 --> 01:33:07,169 Nothing is impossible. 808 01:33:07,707 --> 01:33:09,630 How judge a transgressor? 809 01:33:11,252 --> 01:33:13,675 Judge not, lest you be judged. 810 01:33:13,838 --> 01:33:17,593 For you will be judged by the standards you yourself shall apply. 811 01:33:20,011 --> 01:33:22,855 Why do you note the speck in your brother's eye... 812 01:33:23,681 --> 01:33:26,981 ...and take no notice of the beam in your own eye? 813 01:33:28,937 --> 01:33:33,443 You hypocrites, first remove the beam from your own eye... 814 01:33:33,608 --> 01:33:39,206 ...and then you will see clearly enough to remove the speck from your brother's. 815 01:33:42,617 --> 01:33:45,370 Give not that which is holy to dogs. 816 01:33:46,454 --> 01:33:51,551 Neither cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet... 817 01:33:51,709 --> 01:33:54,588 ...and then turn and tear you to pieces. 818 01:33:59,342 --> 01:34:03,188 Ask, and you shall receive. 819 01:34:04,055 --> 01:34:06,228 Seek, and you shall find. 820 01:34:06,891 --> 01:34:09,815 Knock, and the door shall be opened unto you. 821 01:34:12,397 --> 01:34:16,243 For everyone who asks, receives. 822 01:34:16,985 --> 01:34:19,363 And every seeker finds. 823 01:34:19,863 --> 01:34:24,289 And to all those who knock, the door is opened. 824 01:34:25,827 --> 01:34:28,455 Is there a man among you... 825 01:34:28,955 --> 01:34:32,585 ...who would hand his son a stone if he asked for bread? 826 01:34:33,001 --> 01:34:35,595 Or a serpent if he asked for fish? 827 01:34:37,839 --> 01:34:41,389 If, then, you who are evil... 828 01:34:41,968 --> 01:34:45,188 ...know how to give your children what is good... 829 01:34:45,346 --> 01:34:47,565 ...think how much more your heavenly father... 830 01:34:47,724 --> 01:34:50,898 ...will give good things to those who ask him? 831 01:34:51,769 --> 01:34:56,115 Therefore, treat your fellow man as you would have him treat you. 832 01:34:58,067 --> 01:35:02,573 For this is the law of the prophets. 833 01:35:14,334 --> 01:35:16,462 Teach us to pray. 834 01:35:41,152 --> 01:35:45,703 Our father, who art in heaven... 835 01:35:46,783 --> 01:35:49,161 ...hallowed be thy name. 836 01:35:51,204 --> 01:35:53,206 Thy kingdom come. 837 01:35:54,499 --> 01:35:57,594 Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 838 01:35:58,503 --> 01:36:03,851 Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses... 839 01:36:04,592 --> 01:36:07,971 ...as we forgive those who trespass against us. 840 01:36:08,846 --> 01:36:13,568 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 841 01:36:17,021 --> 01:36:21,367 For thine is the kingdom... 842 01:36:22,610 --> 01:36:26,865 ...and the power, and the glory... 843 01:36:27,699 --> 01:36:29,622 ...for ever and ever. 844 01:36:31,703 --> 01:36:33,546 Amen. 845 01:37:14,912 --> 01:37:16,289 Words. 846 01:37:16,914 --> 01:37:18,211 [GRUNTS] 847 01:37:19,208 --> 01:37:21,256 The Rabbi is calling you. 848 01:37:28,843 --> 01:37:32,097 Your friend is one of those who did not understand. 849 01:38:04,420 --> 01:38:05,797 What did the man say? 850 01:38:08,174 --> 01:38:11,804 He spoke of peace... 851 01:38:12,970 --> 01:38:14,347 ...love... 852 01:38:15,431 --> 01:38:16,933 ...and the brotherhood of man. 853 01:38:17,100 --> 01:38:18,272 [SCOFFS] 854 01:38:18,434 --> 01:38:20,152 Is that all? 855 01:38:21,979 --> 01:38:23,572 That is all. 856 01:38:33,449 --> 01:38:34,996 What is the matter? 857 01:38:35,952 --> 01:38:38,000 The look on Lucius' face. 858 01:38:38,788 --> 01:38:41,962 He had a long journey. He looked tired. 859 01:38:42,667 --> 01:38:45,295 He looked more than tired to my eyes. 860 01:38:51,259 --> 01:38:52,852 Good night, Caiaphas. 861 01:38:53,010 --> 01:38:55,684 -Do you believe in him? -I do. 862 01:38:55,847 --> 01:38:57,849 CAIAPHAS: Self-appointed saviors like your Jesus... 863 01:38:58,015 --> 01:39:00,393 ...might stir the people up against the Romans. 864 01:39:00,560 --> 01:39:04,315 NICODEMUS: But he is a good man. -You are a fool, Nicodemus. 865 01:39:04,730 --> 01:39:06,698 Good or bad, he's a threat. 866 01:39:06,858 --> 01:39:09,828 If Pilate could use Jesus and his followers as an excuse... 867 01:39:09,986 --> 01:39:12,330 ...he would massacre our people. 868 01:39:12,488 --> 01:39:14,661 What do you intend to do, Caiaphas? 869 01:39:14,824 --> 01:39:18,874 For the present, we will bide our time. 870 01:39:25,334 --> 01:39:29,180 NARRATOR: And then Jesus called unto him his disciples, the chosen 12... 871 01:39:29,338 --> 01:39:31,181 ...whom he also named apostles... 872 01:39:31,340 --> 01:39:33,342 ...and led them into the wilderness. 873 01:39:35,219 --> 01:39:38,564 And these were Simon, called Peter, and Andrew... 874 01:39:38,723 --> 01:39:41,021 ...James and John, the sons of Zebedee... 875 01:39:41,184 --> 01:39:43,903 ...Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas. 876 01:39:44,061 --> 01:39:46,234 And James, the son of Alphaeus. 877 01:39:46,397 --> 01:39:49,742 Thaddaeus, Simon the Canaanite. 878 01:39:50,067 --> 01:39:53,947 And among them, Judas Iscariot. 879 01:39:57,909 --> 01:40:00,753 Now, none of these chosen were most learned. 880 01:40:00,912 --> 01:40:04,507 None was a teacher of great truths. None was rich and powerful. 881 01:40:04,665 --> 01:40:08,420 They but knew the waters of Galilee, the shores and the fields beyond. 882 01:40:08,586 --> 01:40:11,931 But knowing this, they were most rare, simple and precious. 883 01:40:12,089 --> 01:40:16,219 For they were the pure in heart and but needed instruction. 884 01:40:20,431 --> 01:40:23,435 For Jesus saw his own disciples doubt him. 885 01:40:23,601 --> 01:40:25,979 Awed by his miracles, faithful to him. 886 01:40:26,145 --> 01:40:28,273 Yet still they wondered why the Messiah... 887 01:40:28,439 --> 01:40:31,989 ...could not raise up miraculous armies to strike Judea free. 888 01:40:32,151 --> 01:40:36,827 Could simple love and brotherhood be weapons against Rome? 889 01:40:40,326 --> 01:40:43,000 For the disciples, like the multitudes... 890 01:40:43,162 --> 01:40:45,961 ...were troubled by the Sermon on the Mount. 891 01:40:46,123 --> 01:40:49,127 They had come seeking earthquakes and whirlwinds... 892 01:40:49,293 --> 01:40:51,921 ...the word of Jesus to smite the heavens... 893 01:40:52,088 --> 01:40:54,841 ...and drop fiery swords in their upraised hands... 894 01:40:55,007 --> 01:40:57,977 ...drown Caesar's Chariots in the sea. 895 01:40:58,427 --> 01:41:00,646 This, then, was Jesus' task: 896 01:41:00,805 --> 01:41:03,775 To keep his disciples from the doubting cities. 897 01:41:03,933 --> 01:41:07,983 And to give them fresh wisdom wherewith to cleanse themselves, as with water. 898 01:41:08,145 --> 01:41:10,068 To make them men of God. 899 01:41:11,148 --> 01:41:13,651 Peace and love he taught them, in many tongues. 900 01:41:13,818 --> 01:41:17,243 And the days passed, and the time of teaching was at an end. 901 01:41:18,072 --> 01:41:21,497 And those we help, how shall they reward us? 902 01:41:21,951 --> 01:41:25,501 JESUS: You receive without payment, give without payment. 903 01:41:25,663 --> 01:41:30,009 And take neither gold, nor silver, nor copper under your belts. 904 01:41:30,835 --> 01:41:32,337 Nor staffs. 905 01:41:32,795 --> 01:41:35,719 You send us out sheep among wolves. 906 01:41:36,882 --> 01:41:39,260 JESUS: Then be as wise as the serpent... 907 01:41:39,427 --> 01:41:41,850 ...and as harmless as the dove. 908 01:41:42,305 --> 01:41:47,527 And at the appointed time, I will join you in Jerusalem. 909 01:41:48,644 --> 01:41:52,069 NARRATOR: And he blessed them and sent them two by two before his face... 910 01:41:52,231 --> 01:41:56,327 ...into every city and place to heal the sick, to preach the kingdom of God... 911 01:41:56,485 --> 01:41:59,204 ...and to have authority over evil. 912 01:42:08,080 --> 01:42:11,550 Yes, there is rust. And the water is too warm. 913 01:42:11,876 --> 01:42:15,050 It can only mean one thing: Someone is forging weapons. 914 01:42:15,880 --> 01:42:18,929 Blacksmiths are only licensed to operate in the western end of the city. 915 01:42:19,091 --> 01:42:23,187 These waters come from the underground cellar in the eastern end. 916 01:42:23,346 --> 01:42:25,394 Can you locate this cellar? 917 01:42:25,556 --> 01:42:27,854 The eastern end is honeycombed with cellars. 918 01:42:28,017 --> 01:42:29,519 Some we could never find. 919 01:42:32,438 --> 01:42:33,906 You should not have killed this man. 920 01:42:34,065 --> 01:42:36,033 You should have saved him for questioning. 921 01:43:23,823 --> 01:43:28,169 Go on. Make more weapons to kill more people. 922 01:43:28,327 --> 01:43:29,670 That is what I intend. 923 01:43:29,829 --> 01:43:32,833 But while the metal cools, think. 924 01:43:32,998 --> 01:43:36,844 -You saw Jesus, you heard him speak. -He speaks only of peace! 925 01:43:37,002 --> 01:43:42,133 I am fire. He is water. How can we ever meet? 926 01:43:43,259 --> 01:43:48,140 The day after the next Sabbath, Jesus comes here to join his disciples. 927 01:43:48,431 --> 01:43:51,401 -Here, in Jerusalem? -In Jerusalem. 928 01:43:51,559 --> 01:43:54,608 To preach at the greatest temple in all the land! 929 01:43:54,770 --> 01:43:58,115 Such crowds will gather that the Romans will not dare touch him. 930 01:43:58,482 --> 01:44:00,826 Then, Barabbas, then is the time. 931 01:44:00,985 --> 01:44:04,990 Move your men to stand by Jesus, but keep their swords sheathed. 932 01:44:05,156 --> 01:44:07,659 Let your strength be known, but silent. 933 01:44:08,159 --> 01:44:10,002 Let Jesus speak. 934 01:44:10,161 --> 01:44:13,040 And when his message of peace sweeps the city... 935 01:44:13,414 --> 01:44:16,884 ...let the people proclaim him king of Judea. 936 01:44:18,294 --> 01:44:20,296 How can he refuse? 937 01:44:26,802 --> 01:44:29,772 If he can free the Jews without spilling blood... 938 01:44:30,347 --> 01:44:32,349 ...he deserves the crown. 939 01:44:33,684 --> 01:44:38,030 I'll shape the crown myself, and place it on his brow. 940 01:44:46,322 --> 01:44:48,950 You will stand beside him in the temple, then? 941 01:44:50,367 --> 01:44:51,914 You will give him time to speak? 942 01:44:54,038 --> 01:44:55,506 Yes. 943 01:45:02,963 --> 01:45:05,682 That will be a day to be remembered. 944 01:45:11,472 --> 01:45:12,519 It will be remembered. 945 01:45:12,681 --> 01:45:15,104 -Barabbas! -Shh. 946 01:45:16,769 --> 01:45:18,521 Judas dreams. 947 01:45:19,230 --> 01:45:23,781 And all dreamers are fools. This is the hour that we have waited for. 948 01:45:23,943 --> 01:45:25,240 MAN: Yes. 949 01:45:25,402 --> 01:45:29,748 Jesus comes to the Temple. Let him. He brings us our audience. 950 01:45:30,658 --> 01:45:32,410 We'll borrow them. 951 01:45:32,993 --> 01:45:36,088 We'll run them through the streets to the fortress. 952 01:45:36,247 --> 01:45:37,294 This way, and that. 953 01:45:37,748 --> 01:45:40,217 -Your people, Seth, will storm the gates. -Yes. 954 01:45:40,376 --> 01:45:42,925 -Yours, Enoch, will breach the north wall. -Right. 955 01:45:43,087 --> 01:45:45,340 I, myself, will scale the wall to the south. 956 01:45:45,506 --> 01:45:49,056 Quickly done and over, we will lend the crowd back to Jesus. 957 01:45:51,095 --> 01:45:54,099 -Is that fair or not? -Yes, fair. 958 01:50:45,097 --> 01:50:47,225 No one but Barabbas would attempt such a thing. 959 01:50:48,392 --> 01:50:51,316 You speak of Barabbas with respect? 960 01:50:52,563 --> 01:50:54,611 I always respect the enemy. 961 01:50:54,773 --> 01:50:57,902 Men like Lucius keep our empire together. 962 01:50:58,402 --> 01:51:01,451 Your tour of duty in Jerusalem ended years ago, Lucius. 963 01:51:02,656 --> 01:51:04,954 -Why do you stay here? -Where else would I go? 964 01:51:05,117 --> 01:51:07,666 Ah, but Rome is brilliant. 965 01:51:07,995 --> 01:51:11,090 I seem to have a talent for surviving small wars. 966 01:51:11,248 --> 01:51:14,297 Politics and brilliant society would destroy me. 967 01:51:14,459 --> 01:51:17,087 Personally, I suspect you found our Roman gods too cruel. 968 01:51:18,005 --> 01:51:21,760 Are you also awaiting the coming of the local Messiah? 969 01:51:25,470 --> 01:51:28,269 To believe in the Messiah, one must believe in God. 970 01:51:29,433 --> 01:51:33,734 What I've witnessed in my years on earth is proof enough to me there can be no God. 971 01:51:34,396 --> 01:51:35,943 How many followers has he? 972 01:51:36,440 --> 01:51:38,659 Who? God? Jesus? Or Barabbas? 973 01:51:39,860 --> 01:51:41,077 Barabbas. 974 01:51:43,906 --> 01:51:46,910 How many dissatisfied Jews are there in Jerusalem? 975 01:51:47,075 --> 01:51:50,420 Have you considered the possibility of Jesus' and Barabbas' followers... 976 01:51:50,579 --> 01:51:51,705 ...joining forces? 977 01:51:51,872 --> 01:51:53,624 I have. 978 01:51:53,790 --> 01:51:55,542 Where would it happen? 979 01:51:57,085 --> 01:52:00,305 Since we are here, here. 980 01:52:11,600 --> 01:52:14,604 NARRATOR: And for many months Jesus preached through Judea... 981 01:52:14,770 --> 01:52:17,273 ...and angered the scribes and the Pharisees... 982 01:52:17,439 --> 01:52:21,034 ...who thought how they might kill him, and numbered his days. 983 01:52:21,193 --> 01:52:23,036 And knowing the sum thereof.. 984 01:52:23,195 --> 01:52:26,495 ...Jesus came to spend time with his mother. 985 01:52:55,185 --> 01:52:56,983 [DOOR OPENS] 986 01:52:57,354 --> 01:52:58,856 Blessings on this house. 987 01:52:59,022 --> 01:53:02,151 MARY: Welcome, Peter, John. 988 01:53:03,068 --> 01:53:07,323 We have done all you asked. It is time we leave for Jerusalem. 989 01:53:09,700 --> 01:53:12,203 The chair will have to wait until I return. 990 01:53:12,369 --> 01:53:14,212 The chair will never be mended. 991 01:53:30,095 --> 01:53:32,063 I am going with you. 992 01:53:33,181 --> 01:53:34,228 [MURMURING] 993 01:53:35,350 --> 01:53:37,478 NARRATOR: Now the Jewish Passover was near... 994 01:53:37,644 --> 01:53:40,272 ...and many went up from the country to Jerusalem... 995 01:53:40,439 --> 01:53:43,363 ...to purify themselves and make holiday. 996 01:53:50,115 --> 01:53:51,708 He's coming. 997 01:53:54,328 --> 01:53:57,628 NARRATOR: And Jesus, come from Bethany and the Mount of Olives... 998 01:53:57,789 --> 01:54:01,760 ...did enter Jerusalem on that day to preach in the Temple... 999 01:54:01,918 --> 01:54:04,421 ...for the Temple was Judea. 1000 01:54:05,005 --> 01:54:07,224 His words, spoken here... 1001 01:54:07,382 --> 01:54:10,431 ...would echo in Tiberias, Samaria and Caesarea. 1002 01:54:10,594 --> 01:54:14,269 From here he might speak to the world, if the world might listen... 1003 01:54:14,931 --> 01:54:17,150 ...and the waves be still. 1004 01:54:28,820 --> 01:54:32,495 As the city prepared for the Passover killing of the lamb... 1005 01:54:32,657 --> 01:54:36,628 ...the men of Barabbas planned stranger celebrations... 1006 01:54:36,787 --> 01:54:40,007 ...made ready more terrible sacrifices. 1007 01:55:45,647 --> 01:55:47,365 And Jesus went into the Temple. 1008 01:55:47,524 --> 01:55:50,198 And the great doors shut up one multitude... 1009 01:55:50,360 --> 01:55:52,328 ...and within was peace... 1010 01:55:54,239 --> 01:55:57,413 ...while outside was the sea that would not be stilled. 1011 01:55:57,576 --> 01:56:00,750 The tongue which spoke not peace, but the sword. 1012 01:56:03,498 --> 01:56:05,216 Long live Judea! 1013 01:56:07,377 --> 01:56:09,379 [YELLING] 1014 01:56:31,651 --> 01:56:34,154 Judea! 1015 01:56:34,738 --> 01:56:36,081 Come. 1016 01:57:05,268 --> 01:57:06,611 Get back! 1017 01:57:11,775 --> 01:57:13,072 Now! 1018 01:57:16,947 --> 01:57:19,041 [REBELS CHEERING] 1019 01:57:20,116 --> 01:57:21,493 Come on! 1020 01:58:18,842 --> 01:58:20,310 [YELLS] 1021 01:59:04,220 --> 01:59:06,723 [HORN TRUMPETING] 1022 02:00:31,641 --> 02:00:32,813 [SCREAMING] 1023 02:00:54,748 --> 02:00:56,671 [YELLS] 1024 02:01:05,800 --> 02:01:07,848 [YELLS] 1025 02:01:19,272 --> 02:01:21,070 [CHATTERING] 1026 02:01:21,232 --> 02:01:23,610 [MAN WAILS] 1027 02:01:27,906 --> 02:01:29,328 MAN: Help me. 1028 02:01:37,791 --> 02:01:39,839 REBEL 1: We will never rise again. 1029 02:01:40,752 --> 02:01:43,380 The glory of Judea is dead. 1030 02:01:43,546 --> 02:01:46,720 REBEL 2: The Romans were waiting for us. We had no chance. 1031 02:01:46,883 --> 02:01:48,726 REBEL 3: So many of us dead, for nothing. 1032 02:01:49,093 --> 02:01:51,141 We must escape into the desert and hide. 1033 02:01:52,889 --> 02:01:57,816 It was you who told Barabbas that the new Rabbi would show us the way. 1034 02:01:57,977 --> 02:02:00,400 He does nothing but pray in the Temple. 1035 02:02:01,648 --> 02:02:02,865 The Rabbi will help us. 1036 02:02:03,399 --> 02:02:05,902 Huh. How will he help us? 1037 02:02:08,112 --> 02:02:09,864 He has the power of miracles. 1038 02:02:10,031 --> 02:02:12,659 He will not use his power, except to heal the sick. 1039 02:02:12,826 --> 02:02:16,876 He can call down hosts to destroy the fortress of Pilate. 1040 02:02:17,038 --> 02:02:18,790 He preaches against violence. 1041 02:02:18,957 --> 02:02:23,758 He can, with a look, rock the foundations of Herod Antipas' palace... 1042 02:02:23,920 --> 02:02:26,389 ...and bring the Walls down on the tyrant's head. 1043 02:02:27,257 --> 02:02:30,557 He has never done these things before. Why will he change now? 1044 02:02:32,178 --> 02:02:34,021 I will force his hand. 1045 02:02:34,180 --> 02:02:35,773 REBEL 3: Not with us! 1046 02:02:38,226 --> 02:02:40,820 I will force his hand. 1047 02:02:44,274 --> 02:02:47,824 Once he feels the Roman sword at his throat... 1048 02:02:48,736 --> 02:02:53,458 ...he will strike them down with the wave of one arm. 1049 02:03:02,542 --> 02:03:05,466 NARRATOR: Now came the days of unleavened bread. 1050 02:03:05,628 --> 02:03:06,720 And Jesus... 1051 02:03:06,880 --> 02:03:09,133 ...knowing these to be his final hours on earth... 1052 02:03:09,799 --> 02:03:12,803 ...did send to prepare a Passover feast. 1053 02:03:13,052 --> 02:03:17,432 And there, a last time, stood with and among his disciples. 1054 02:03:18,266 --> 02:03:21,861 And gathered them in, all 12. 1055 02:03:46,419 --> 02:03:51,016 Blessed are you, O Lord, our God, king of the universe... 1056 02:03:52,175 --> 02:03:55,019 ...who bids us eat bitter herbs. 1057 02:04:04,187 --> 02:04:07,031 Tonight, one among you will betray me. 1058 02:04:12,487 --> 02:04:14,285 What you must do, do quickly. 1059 02:04:43,059 --> 02:04:45,903 I will be with you for only a short time. 1060 02:04:46,062 --> 02:04:47,905 Where are you going? 1061 02:04:48,231 --> 02:04:51,576 Where I go, you cannot go, but you will follow me afterwards. 1062 02:04:51,734 --> 02:04:53,702 We'll follow you to the ends of the earth. 1063 02:04:53,861 --> 02:04:56,785 Tonight you will all lose courage and desert me. 1064 02:04:56,948 --> 02:04:58,450 Impossible. 1065 02:04:59,158 --> 02:05:00,705 I would not desert you. 1066 02:05:00,868 --> 02:05:03,087 I would go to prison. I would die for you first. 1067 02:05:03,621 --> 02:05:07,046 Believe me, Peter, this night, before the cock crows twice... 1068 02:05:07,208 --> 02:05:09,085 ...you will deny knowing me three times. 1069 02:05:11,129 --> 02:05:13,632 -Never! -No. Impossible! 1070 02:05:13,798 --> 02:05:15,266 We'd never desert you. 1071 02:05:16,092 --> 02:05:17,685 Never. 1072 02:05:19,178 --> 02:05:20,896 My last wish... 1073 02:05:23,224 --> 02:05:26,398 ...is that you love one another as I have loved you. 1074 02:05:27,311 --> 02:05:31,566 The greatest gift a man can give is to lay down his life for his friends. 1075 02:05:32,608 --> 02:05:35,236 And when I am gone, you will be grieved. 1076 02:05:36,446 --> 02:05:38,540 But your grief will turn into joy. 1077 02:05:39,949 --> 02:05:42,077 A woman in childbirth feels pain. 1078 02:05:42,243 --> 02:05:45,998 But when her child is born, she does not remember the pain. 1079 02:05:47,081 --> 02:05:49,300 For a child has been born into the world. 1080 02:05:51,461 --> 02:05:55,091 And one day I will see you again, and when I do... 1081 02:05:56,299 --> 02:05:58,643 ...your joy will be such... 1082 02:05:59,802 --> 02:06:02,305 ...that no one can take it from you. 1083 02:06:04,599 --> 02:06:06,727 For you have the faith. 1084 02:06:09,062 --> 02:06:13,317 And you believe in me and in him, from whom I was sent. 1085 02:06:25,161 --> 02:06:29,211 Blessed are you, O Lord, our God, king of the universe... 1086 02:06:30,500 --> 02:06:33,674 ...who brings forth bread from the earth. 1087 02:06:45,640 --> 02:06:47,017 Take. 1088 02:07:04,867 --> 02:07:06,369 Eat. 1089 02:07:12,750 --> 02:07:14,218 For this is my body. 1090 02:07:24,095 --> 02:07:26,314 Do this in remembrance of me. 1091 02:07:49,120 --> 02:07:52,215 Blessed are you, O Lord, our God... 1092 02:07:53,332 --> 02:07:55,380 ...king of the universe... 1093 02:07:56,419 --> 02:07:58,842 ...who creates the fruit of the vine. 1094 02:08:04,385 --> 02:08:05,932 Drink. 1095 02:08:06,095 --> 02:08:10,066 For this is my blood of the covenant, which is shed for you... 1096 02:08:12,185 --> 02:08:13,778 ...and for many... 1097 02:08:15,062 --> 02:08:16,439 ...for the remission of sins. 1098 02:09:12,536 --> 02:09:15,380 -I wish to see the High Priest Caiaphas. -It is late. 1099 02:09:15,539 --> 02:09:16,586 He will see me. 1100 02:09:16,749 --> 02:09:18,672 NARRATOR: So Judas Iscariot went his way... 1101 02:09:18,834 --> 02:09:22,179 ...to betray Jesus to the chief priests and the captains... 1102 02:09:22,338 --> 02:09:24,466 ...to say how Jesus and Barabbas... 1103 02:09:24,632 --> 02:09:27,727 ...were the left and the right hands of the same body. 1104 02:09:27,885 --> 02:09:30,354 Thus Judas thought to test and prove forever... 1105 02:09:30,513 --> 02:09:33,357 ...the divine power of the Messiah. 1106 02:09:35,518 --> 02:09:38,112 Then Jesus went forth to the Mount of Olives... 1107 02:09:38,271 --> 02:09:41,024 ...and the garden called Gethsemane... 1108 02:09:41,190 --> 02:09:43,909 ...there to await the dark night ahead... 1109 02:09:44,068 --> 02:09:47,197 ...there to consider the dark days to follow... 1110 02:09:47,363 --> 02:09:51,163 ...there to prepare for his trial and his death. 1111 02:10:25,818 --> 02:10:27,365 Keep watch and pray. 1112 02:10:29,280 --> 02:10:30,953 Why must we wait? 1113 02:10:34,285 --> 02:10:35,958 What can I say? 1114 02:10:36,662 --> 02:10:39,131 "Father, save me from this hour?" 1115 02:10:41,083 --> 02:10:44,178 It is for this very reason that I am coming to this hour. 1116 02:11:25,252 --> 02:11:27,129 My father. 1117 02:11:47,274 --> 02:11:48,992 My father. 1118 02:11:51,362 --> 02:11:54,081 All things are possible to you. 1119 02:11:57,868 --> 02:12:00,667 Take away this cup from me. 1120 02:12:07,962 --> 02:12:09,839 [GROANS] 1121 02:12:43,873 --> 02:12:45,341 And yet... 1122 02:12:49,211 --> 02:12:51,430 ...not as I will... 1123 02:12:57,052 --> 02:12:58,895 ...but as you will. 1124 02:13:06,145 --> 02:13:08,147 [FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING] 1125 02:14:27,810 --> 02:14:29,357 You were with the man Jesus. 1126 02:14:29,812 --> 02:14:34,363 You are wrong, woman. I-- I do not know the man Jesus. 1127 02:14:36,986 --> 02:14:38,988 [ROOSTER CROWS] 1128 02:15:03,637 --> 02:15:05,685 MAN: Are you one of the disciples? 1129 02:15:06,807 --> 02:15:08,434 No, I am not. 1130 02:15:12,396 --> 02:15:15,775 -How long will Jesus be in there? -I don't know. 1131 02:15:21,697 --> 02:15:23,916 You're a disciple. I saw you in the olive grove. 1132 02:15:24,074 --> 02:15:27,544 No, I am not. I was not in the olive grove. 1133 02:15:30,289 --> 02:15:32,257 [DOOR OPENS] 1134 02:15:49,099 --> 02:15:50,851 I could swear you were with this man. 1135 02:15:55,564 --> 02:15:57,407 I do not know what you are talking about. 1136 02:15:58,525 --> 02:16:01,074 I am not a follower of this man. 1137 02:16:04,740 --> 02:16:06,742 [ROOSTER CROWS] 1138 02:17:03,257 --> 02:17:05,476 PONTIUS: You have just been interrogated by Caiaphas. 1139 02:17:05,634 --> 02:17:08,934 They've judged you guilty on two counts: blasphemy and Sedition. 1140 02:17:09,096 --> 02:17:11,599 This court takes no cognizance of your blasphemy. 1141 02:17:11,765 --> 02:17:14,268 But the charge of Sedition is a major offense. 1142 02:17:14,643 --> 02:17:16,987 The rules of Roman law will prevail. 1143 02:17:17,146 --> 02:17:19,148 I, Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea... 1144 02:17:19,314 --> 02:17:22,989 ...by grace of Emperor Tiberius of Rome, will judge your case. 1145 02:17:23,318 --> 02:17:25,491 No matter what you've done up to this moment... 1146 02:17:25,654 --> 02:17:29,500 ...no matter what others accuse you of, I, and I alone, have the authority... 1147 02:17:29,658 --> 02:17:32,377 ...to sentence you to be crucified or flogged... 1148 02:17:32,536 --> 02:17:33,662 ...or to set you free. 1149 02:17:34,329 --> 02:17:37,003 How you conduct yourself here and now will determine your fate. 1150 02:17:37,166 --> 02:17:38,884 Do you understand? 1151 02:17:43,672 --> 02:17:46,892 I am offering you an opportunity to state your defense. 1152 02:17:53,182 --> 02:17:56,402 Silence can only serve to militate against you. 1153 02:17:57,186 --> 02:17:59,188 I'm now offering you a second opportunity. 1154 02:18:05,569 --> 02:18:08,618 In view of the continued and obstinate silence of the accused... 1155 02:18:08,781 --> 02:18:11,660 ...the court appoints Lucius Catanus advocate of the defense. 1156 02:18:11,825 --> 02:18:16,046 I wish it emphasized in the record that the accused is not without representation. 1157 02:18:28,884 --> 02:18:32,855 I cannot undertake your defense unless you are willing to confide in me. 1158 02:18:33,764 --> 02:18:36,483 Does the accused desire to confer with his advocate? 1159 02:18:45,317 --> 02:18:46,569 The trial will proceed. 1160 02:18:50,072 --> 02:18:52,200 For the benefit of the accused... 1161 02:18:53,575 --> 02:18:56,749 ...so that he comprehends the gravity of his case... 1162 02:18:57,246 --> 02:18:59,920 ...I request the charge against him be repeated. 1163 02:19:02,000 --> 02:19:05,470 The defendant is accused of claiming to be the leader sent by their god... 1164 02:19:05,629 --> 02:19:08,303 ...to liberate the Hebrew nation. 1165 02:19:18,559 --> 02:19:20,436 The accused, by neither deed nor word... 1166 02:19:20,602 --> 02:19:23,606 ...has ever challenged the jurisdiction of Rome. 1167 02:19:23,772 --> 02:19:25,149 During the past three years... 1168 02:19:25,315 --> 02:19:28,034 ...the accused has by repeated acts and speeches... 1169 02:19:28,777 --> 02:19:30,279 ...disturbed the people... 1170 02:19:30,445 --> 02:19:34,495 ...condemned the payment of tribute, and claimed himself king. 1171 02:19:35,242 --> 02:19:37,791 And spread the word that his kingdom... 1172 02:19:37,953 --> 02:19:40,422 ...has precedence over and above Roman jurisdiction. 1173 02:19:40,581 --> 02:19:43,004 The defendant has only spoken of the kingdom of God. 1174 02:19:43,166 --> 02:19:46,261 He's never attempted to usurp Roman jurisdiction over Judea. 1175 02:19:46,753 --> 02:19:50,553 The implication is the same. There can be no division of authority in Judea. 1176 02:19:50,966 --> 02:19:52,809 A nation can have only one master. 1177 02:19:52,968 --> 02:19:54,345 I repeat, my lord. 1178 02:19:54,511 --> 02:19:56,684 The defendant's claim to a divine mission on earth... 1179 02:19:56,847 --> 02:19:59,475 ...does not challenge the authority of Rome. 1180 02:19:59,975 --> 02:20:04,151 Also, the performance of miracles is beyond the jurisdiction of this court. 1181 02:20:05,606 --> 02:20:08,735 The accused does not stand trial for the performance of miracles... 1182 02:20:08,901 --> 02:20:10,448 ...but for setting up a kingdom. 1183 02:20:10,611 --> 02:20:14,286 Advocate for the defense will confine his argument to the issue. 1184 02:20:17,075 --> 02:20:19,328 The charge is a secular issue. 1185 02:20:19,494 --> 02:20:21,838 By treaty with Judea, Rome has obligated itself... 1186 02:20:21,997 --> 02:20:24,341 ...not to interfere in religious matters. 1187 02:20:24,499 --> 02:20:26,467 The court is fully aware of this evidence. 1188 02:20:26,627 --> 02:20:29,005 The court is also aware of the unlawful assembly... 1189 02:20:29,171 --> 02:20:31,674 ...the accused created with his Sermon on the Mount. 1190 02:20:31,840 --> 02:20:33,433 I was present at that sermon. 1191 02:20:33,592 --> 02:20:36,220 I've submitted to the court a report of his statements. 1192 02:20:36,386 --> 02:20:40,516 Not once did he speak a word that would incite violence. 1193 02:20:40,682 --> 02:20:43,686 On the contrary, he spoke only of peace. 1194 02:20:44,645 --> 02:20:47,194 PONTIUS: The court has also read the report of the sermon. 1195 02:20:48,023 --> 02:20:51,323 The accused advised people to dispose of their possessions and follow him. 1196 02:20:51,485 --> 02:20:54,830 How can Rome levy taxes on the people if they follow his teaching? 1197 02:20:54,988 --> 02:20:57,741 Then the charge should be reduced to one of evading the tax. 1198 02:20:57,908 --> 02:21:00,627 The charge stands as read. 1199 02:21:02,412 --> 02:21:03,709 Are you a king? 1200 02:21:07,709 --> 02:21:10,383 It is your own lips that have called me king. 1201 02:21:11,129 --> 02:21:13,348 My kingdom is the kingdom of God. 1202 02:21:14,925 --> 02:21:16,768 Then you are a king. 1203 02:21:19,304 --> 02:21:23,354 I was born and came into this world to give testimony to the truth. 1204 02:21:24,351 --> 02:21:27,195 Whoever believes in the truth will listen to me. 1205 02:21:30,065 --> 02:21:31,237 What is truth? 1206 02:21:34,611 --> 02:21:37,535 Everyone that is of the truth heareth my voice. 1207 02:21:38,573 --> 02:21:41,326 Different people have different feelings. 1208 02:21:41,910 --> 02:21:44,083 Can there not be more than one truth? 1209 02:21:45,455 --> 02:21:49,426 There is only one truth, and it is written in the Commandments: 1210 02:21:49,751 --> 02:21:51,219 "Be true to God." 1211 02:21:51,670 --> 02:21:55,140 My lord, the court deviates from the issue. Truth is not on trial here... 1212 02:21:55,298 --> 02:21:58,017 ...but a man named Jesus, from Nazareth. 1213 02:21:58,343 --> 02:22:00,061 Nazareth. 1214 02:22:00,220 --> 02:22:02,268 You are a Galilean, then? 1215 02:22:02,431 --> 02:22:05,105 In that case, Herod Antipas has jurisdiction over you. 1216 02:22:05,267 --> 02:22:06,610 He just returned to Jerusalem. 1217 02:22:06,768 --> 02:22:08,486 Send this man to Herod Antipas for judgment. 1218 02:22:08,645 --> 02:22:11,740 If my lord please, Herod Antipas is prejudiced against this man. 1219 02:22:11,898 --> 02:22:13,775 He could not be tried fairly there. 1220 02:22:13,942 --> 02:22:18,618 It is so ordered by this court. The trial has ended. Caesar is satisfied. 1221 02:23:12,501 --> 02:23:16,005 Are you John the Baptist, come back to life? 1222 02:23:16,171 --> 02:23:19,050 Can you not see he is not John the Baptist? 1223 02:23:19,216 --> 02:23:21,514 Let him speak for himself. 1224 02:23:23,386 --> 02:23:26,515 I have heard you are a very great miracle-worker. 1225 02:23:27,307 --> 02:23:31,187 I would be very happy to witness a simple demonstration of your power. 1226 02:23:40,153 --> 02:23:42,326 Here is a vase of clay. 1227 02:23:44,116 --> 02:23:46,869 It is only a small vase. 1228 02:23:49,037 --> 02:23:51,039 Turn it into gold. 1229 02:23:54,835 --> 02:23:58,760 Surely that is not a great feat for a man of your powers. 1230 02:24:00,132 --> 02:24:01,475 [BREAKS] 1231 02:24:12,602 --> 02:24:14,900 Still made of clay. 1232 02:24:17,816 --> 02:24:20,410 Perhaps that was too difficult for you. 1233 02:24:21,611 --> 02:24:24,239 Shall I ask of you something simpler? 1234 02:24:25,240 --> 02:24:26,332 Make it thunder. 1235 02:24:27,951 --> 02:24:30,500 It should be very easy for a messiah. 1236 02:24:32,205 --> 02:24:33,957 Make it thunder. 1237 02:24:54,269 --> 02:24:55,441 I hear nothing. 1238 02:24:57,772 --> 02:25:00,616 Seems that the great miracle-worker has lost his touch. 1239 02:25:03,278 --> 02:25:07,499 Do not let it be said that Herod does not know how to receive royalty. 1240 02:25:25,300 --> 02:25:26,552 There. 1241 02:25:27,010 --> 02:25:29,604 Does he not look like a king? 1242 02:25:35,268 --> 02:25:38,488 Take this faker back to Pilate. 1243 02:25:40,899 --> 02:25:43,994 Tell him Herod was not pleased with his performance. 1244 02:25:57,999 --> 02:26:01,754 Scourge him! Loosen his tongue. Make him confess. 1245 02:26:08,551 --> 02:26:11,179 What would you want him to confess, Pilate? 1246 02:26:12,681 --> 02:26:15,230 -His conspiracy. -What conspiracy? 1247 02:26:16,434 --> 02:26:18,107 Take the miracles. 1248 02:26:18,812 --> 02:26:20,155 And what is his crime there? 1249 02:26:23,275 --> 02:26:27,280 He is different and refuses to behave like the others. 1250 02:26:28,655 --> 02:26:30,373 Pilate. 1251 02:26:33,159 --> 02:26:38,711 If he can influence even Caesar's daughter, he is dangerous. 1252 02:27:05,859 --> 02:27:07,577 [WHIP CRACKING] 1253 02:27:08,111 --> 02:27:09,579 [GRUNTING] 1254 02:27:11,114 --> 02:27:12,161 [YELLING] 1255 02:27:49,235 --> 02:27:50,327 What do you want? 1256 02:28:20,892 --> 02:28:23,441 A king should wear a crown. 1257 02:28:24,813 --> 02:28:26,565 [LAUGHS] 1258 02:28:59,013 --> 02:29:01,607 If only the sun would set quickly. 1259 02:29:01,808 --> 02:29:04,311 What difference does it make? 1260 02:29:07,522 --> 02:29:09,775 Passover begins at sunset. 1261 02:29:10,150 --> 02:29:13,029 They cannot crucify us during the holy days. 1262 02:29:13,194 --> 02:29:16,118 I would rather get it over with today. 1263 02:29:16,281 --> 02:29:18,409 [BARABBAS LAUGHING] 1264 02:29:27,917 --> 02:29:31,592 How does it feel to be about to die, Barabbas? Huh? 1265 02:29:34,174 --> 02:29:37,769 I only object to the company that I will have to keep. 1266 02:29:40,221 --> 02:29:43,646 We are only thieves. You're a murderer. 1267 02:29:43,808 --> 02:29:46,231 It is we who should object to your company. 1268 02:29:46,394 --> 02:29:47,896 Let him be. 1269 02:30:00,909 --> 02:30:02,752 [MEN GRUNTING] 1270 02:30:10,710 --> 02:30:12,929 So I have been given the honor of going last? 1271 02:30:14,088 --> 02:30:16,591 You know the man named Jesus, from Nazareth? 1272 02:30:17,550 --> 02:30:18,597 I know the man. 1273 02:30:19,677 --> 02:30:21,850 Does he deserve to die? 1274 02:30:22,013 --> 02:30:23,890 No more than I! 1275 02:30:30,271 --> 02:30:33,866 You compare yourself in the same breath? 1276 02:30:35,109 --> 02:30:37,487 We both seek the same thing. 1277 02:30:37,779 --> 02:30:39,952 Freedom! 1278 02:30:41,699 --> 02:30:43,872 Only our methods differ. 1279 02:30:47,038 --> 02:30:50,713 The freedom he spoke of is not the same you killed for. 1280 02:31:00,426 --> 02:31:02,929 When is the man Jesus to die? 1281 02:31:04,931 --> 02:31:07,650 He carries his cross now. 1282 02:31:11,688 --> 02:31:13,816 Why do you tell me all this? 1283 02:31:14,274 --> 02:31:17,653 Why don't you take me with him? Get it over with. 1284 02:31:21,573 --> 02:31:23,826 Go. You're free. 1285 02:31:35,837 --> 02:31:39,387 The man Jesus is dying in your place. 1286 02:31:40,592 --> 02:31:44,438 One prisoner is freed each year at this time. 1287 02:31:45,680 --> 02:31:48,479 Pilate offered that mob a choice. 1288 02:31:51,561 --> 02:31:55,236 Me? They chose me? 1289 02:31:57,275 --> 02:32:00,154 Your followers yelled the loudest. 1290 02:32:00,862 --> 02:32:05,333 Go. Look at him who is dying for you. 1291 02:34:21,627 --> 02:34:24,301 You. Cyrenaican. Take the cross. 1292 02:35:27,735 --> 02:35:29,908 Do not weep for me. 1293 02:37:16,093 --> 02:37:18,471 That man is dying in my place. 1294 02:37:19,472 --> 02:37:21,270 Why should he do that? 1295 02:37:24,560 --> 02:37:26,688 I never did anything for him. 1296 02:37:47,833 --> 02:37:53,806 JESUS: Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do. 1297 02:38:08,020 --> 02:38:10,489 If you are the Messiah... 1298 02:38:10,982 --> 02:38:14,907 ...then save yourself and us. 1299 02:38:15,569 --> 02:38:18,038 Have you no fear of God? 1300 02:38:18,364 --> 02:38:19,866 We are guilty. 1301 02:38:20,449 --> 02:38:23,373 But this man has done no wrong. 1302 02:38:25,413 --> 02:38:30,260 Remember me, when we have come into the glory of your kingdom. 1303 02:38:32,837 --> 02:38:34,635 I promise... 1304 02:38:36,132 --> 02:38:38,385 ...you will be with me... 1305 02:38:39,218 --> 02:38:41,767 ...this day, in paradise. 1306 02:38:52,440 --> 02:38:53,783 Woman... 1307 02:38:55,276 --> 02:38:57,074 ...behold your son. 1308 02:40:09,558 --> 02:40:11,356 My God. 1309 02:40:13,687 --> 02:40:17,408 My God, why have you forsaken me? 1310 02:40:31,122 --> 02:40:34,843 It is finished. 1311 02:40:43,384 --> 02:40:44,727 Father... 1312 02:40:47,555 --> 02:40:51,105 ...into your hands I commend my soul. 1313 02:40:54,395 --> 02:40:56,068 [WIND HOWLING] 1314 02:41:08,325 --> 02:41:09,702 [THUNDER RUMBLING] 1315 02:41:26,927 --> 02:41:29,271 He is truly the Christ. 1316 02:42:33,786 --> 02:42:38,633 NARRATOR: And the body of Jesus was begged from Pilate, and given over. 1317 02:43:22,584 --> 02:43:27,340 And in the place where he was crucified, there was a garden. 1318 02:43:27,548 --> 02:43:31,223 And in the garden a new sepulcher, hewn from stone. 1319 02:43:32,553 --> 02:43:35,181 And Jesus was placed there. 1320 02:45:33,674 --> 02:45:35,267 Sir. 1321 02:45:36,051 --> 02:45:37,724 Sir. 1322 02:45:40,431 --> 02:45:42,433 Sir, have you hidden him? 1323 02:45:42,599 --> 02:45:45,193 Tell me where, and I will take him away. 1324 02:45:45,352 --> 02:45:46,854 MAN: Woman, why do you weep? 1325 02:45:47,020 --> 02:45:50,490 Because you have taken away my Lord. I know not where. 1326 02:45:55,028 --> 02:45:57,122 -Magdalene. -Master. 1327 02:45:57,281 --> 02:46:01,036 Touch me not, for I am not yet ascended to my father. 1328 02:46:01,201 --> 02:46:03,374 But go to my disciples. 1329 02:46:04,121 --> 02:46:08,376 Tell them I ascend to my father and your father. 1330 02:46:09,585 --> 02:46:13,340 To my god and your god. 1331 02:46:14,047 --> 02:46:16,800 But first, I go before them into Galilee. 1332 02:46:17,968 --> 02:46:20,062 There shall they see me. 1333 02:46:32,399 --> 02:46:34,197 He is arisen. 1334 02:46:46,997 --> 02:46:51,423 NARRATOR: And when the tomb was found empty, some days passed... 1335 02:46:51,793 --> 02:46:56,674 ...and Christ was seen at Emmaus and in Jerusalem. 1336 02:46:57,257 --> 02:47:01,637 And those who saw him knew he was the Lord God. 1337 02:47:02,596 --> 02:47:05,566 And then a final time he came among his disciples... 1338 02:47:05,724 --> 02:47:07,601 ...by the shore of Galilee. 1339 02:47:07,768 --> 02:47:10,112 JESUS: Do you know and love me? 1340 02:47:12,564 --> 02:47:16,319 Feed my sheep, for my sheep are in all the nations. 1341 02:47:17,402 --> 02:47:19,905 Go you into all the world and preach the Gospel... 1342 02:47:20,072 --> 02:47:22,495 ...to every creature who hungers. 1343 02:47:23,367 --> 02:47:25,495 I am with you always. 1344 02:47:26,286 --> 02:47:29,290 Even until the end of the world.