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Series · 1951 · Drama

The Living Christ

★5.7 1951 1 Season John T. Coyle TV-MA

The first ever made for TV miniseries documents the story of Jesus Christ from birth to resurrection.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

Holy Night

Episode 01

Holy Night

Jan 7, 1951 · 30 min

Prophecies of Isaiah concerning the Messiah come to pass centuries after their foretelling with the annunciation and subsequent birth of Jesus Christ.

Escape to Egypt

Episode 02

Escape to Egypt

Jan 14, 1951 · 28 min

Joseph and Mary remain in Bethlehem following Jesus' birth. Baby Jesus takes rites of presentation in Temple, as Simeon recognizes the child as the Christ. The Wise Men arrive, and King Herod attempts to outwit them. Joseph, warned in a dream of the King's murderous plans for the child, takes Mary and Jesus and escapes to Egypt.

Boyhood & Baptism

Episode 03

Boyhood & Baptism

Jan 21, 1951 · 29 min

Joseph, Mary and Jesus return from Egypt, and the boy Jesus begins school training and Temple. Newly appointed governor Pontius Pilate faces pushback from Herod and the priest Caiaphas. John the Baptist arrives and his menace to the Herodian throne explained. Jesus is baptized.

Men of the Wilderness

Episode 04

Men of the Wilderness

Jan 28, 1951 · 30 min

Jesus seeks solitude in the wilderness for forty days, climaxed by three temptations. Returning to Jordan, He learns of John's imprisonment by Herod, who attempts to break the Baptist's spirit. Conflict arises between Herod and Herodias over disposal of John. Now the great ministry of Jesus begins. He calls His first disciple, the humble fisherman. Jesus heals of a mad man at Capernaum, and cures the sick and lame in the courtyard of Peter's home.

Challenge of Faith

Episode 05

Challenge of Faith

Feb 4, 1951 · 28 min

Christ begins a preaching ministry with His first disciples, Peter, Andrew, James and John. John the Baptist is secretly visited in prison by friends. On the shore of Galilee, Jesus renews friendship with the disciples' old fishing companions, and Jesus calls Matthew to discipleship. Jesus heals a paralytic.

Discipleship

Episode 06

Discipleship

Feb 11, 1951 · 28 min

As Jesus' popularity rages, multitudes follow Him. After a night in prayer, He chooses twelve from a group of disciples whom He names Apostles. Jesus gives the Sermon on the Mount, instructs on prayer and offers the Lord's Prayer before healing a leper.

Return to Nazareth

Episode 07

Return to Nazareth

Feb 18, 1951 · 28 min

Jesus heals a centurion's servant and attends the wedding at Cana, where He changes water into wine. At Nazareth, He rejects. Nicodemus visits at midnight. Jesus explains spiritual birth, forgives the sins of a woman at Samaria and her witness, and His parable of the Good Samaritan.

Conflict

Episode 08

Conflict

Feb 25, 1951 · 28 min

As increasing political intrigue in Jerusalem builds to Christ's crucifixion, loyalty to Jesus of the man born blind, and Jesus' reassurances. Despite gathering clouds, Jesus' concern is still for others like Mary and Martha of Bethany, to whom He emphasizes importance of spiritual concerns over the material. Returning to Galilee, Jesus sends the Apostles on their first missionary trip.

Fate of John the Baptist

Episode 09

Fate of John the Baptist

Mar 4, 1951 · 28 min

From prison, John the Baptist sends messengers to ask Jesus, 'Are you He who was to come, or shall we look for another?' Jesus sends John affirmation, bidding messengers to tell the Baptist all they have seen and heard. After they depart, Jesus confirms that He is the Messiah and that John the Baptist was His forerunner as prophesied. Herod has a banquet, Salome dances, and John the Baptist is executed. Jesus, told of the Baptist's death, informs His disciples.

Retreat & Decision

Episode 10

Retreat & Decision

Mar 11, 1951 · 30 min

Jesus withdraws with the twelve to lands beyond Herod's jurisdiction. The disciples know it is a critical period in the Master's life, He reveals now that they are the Church, predicts His death and resurrection. Peter, James and John witness the transfiguration. Jesus heals the epileptic boy, blesses little children, and raises Lazarus from the dead. Jesus' triumphal entry to Jerusalem is halted at Temple gates when He spots money changers in the courtyard.

Triumph & Defeat

Episode 11

Triumph & Defeat

Mar 18, 1951 · 29 min

Jesus returns to the Temple, overthrows the moneychangers' tables, and in holy wrath denounces their perversion of religion. His reputation increases and men say He is the Messiah. In an upper room, Jesus eats His last supper with the Apostles, prays at the Garden of Gethsemane, as Judas approaches with the Temple guards and betrays Jesus with a kiss. Jesus is put to trial before Pilate and Herod where He is beaten and mocked by the crowds, Pilate washes his hands of the affair and delivers Jesus to the will of Sanhedrin.

Crucifixion & Resurrection

Episode 12

Crucifixion & Resurrection

Mar 25, 1951 · 28 min

Jesus pulls His cross to Calvary, where He is crucified. Judas rejects Caiaphas' silver coins, and hangs himself with his sash. Jesus' tomb is sealed, then uncovered empty. Christ reappears to His disciples in the upper room, and doubting Thomas brings Jesus' words 'Blessed are those who have not seen, and yet believe,' to one and all.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.7 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

The first ever made for TV miniseries documents the story of Jesus Christ from birth to resurrection.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Art Gilmore

Art Gilmore

Narrator

Eileen Rowe

Mary the Mother

Peter Whitney

Peter Whitney

Herod Antipas

George Bruggeman

John

Gayne Whitman

Gayne Whitman

Judas Iscariot

Carl Milletaire

Carl Milletaire

Pharisee

Bing Russell

Bing Russell

Lazarus

Jeanne Bates

Jeanne Bates

Mary - Sister of Lazarus

Where to watch The Living Christ

The Living Christ is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from John T. Coyle has 1 season and 12 total episodes, rated 5.7/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Living Christ have?

The Living Christ has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.

Is The Living Christ still on the air?

The Living Christ has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Living Christ?

The Living Christ airs on NBC.

When did The Living Christ first air?

The Living Christ first aired on January 7, 1951.

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