The Life of Christ - Volume 1 - DVD

This inspirational three-volume miniseries chronicles the monumental events in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his miraculous birth in a Bethlehem stable to his crucifixion atop Calvary and glorious resurrection. Nelson Leigh (who later played judges on "Perry Mason" and "The F.B.I." and a doctor on "Bonanza") is a mesmerizing Christ whose devout followers and astonishing healing powers are eventually deemed a threat to the reigning

This inspirational three-volume miniseries chronicles the monumental events in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his miraculous birth in a Bethlehem stable to his crucifixion atop Calvary and glorious resurrection. Nelson Leigh (who later played judges on "Perry Mason" and "The F.B.I." and a doctor on "Bonanza") is a mesmerizing Christ whose devout followers and astonishing healing powers are eventually deemed a threat to the reigning

The life of Jesus is retold in The Living Christ , the first mini-series made for television. Originally airing on NBC in 12 parts, it documents Christ's story from his birth to the resurrection. Stars include Lowell Gilmore (from 1945's The Picture of Dorian Gray ) as Pontius Pilate, as well as character actors Lawrence Dobkin and Will Wright. Martin Balsam also has a small role as a townsman in one installment. Jesus is played by Robe