Mysteries of the Bible - Season 1

Search for the mountain where Moses spoke to God and received the Ten Commandments. Explores the possibility that the site could be at St. Catherine's monastery.

Visit the mystical lake where Jesus chose his disciples and walked on water. Investigate the ancient ship dug out of the mud that dates back to Jesus' time. Probe events that took place in Capernaum.

Explore when the legendary walls of Jericho 'came tumblin' down.' Archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon argues that Jericho fell before Joshua arrived, but Professor Bryant Wood supports the biblical version of events.

A major archaeological dig undertaken in 1980 found evidence that the two "twin" cities, Bab Edh-Dhra and Numeira were destroyed by fire some 5,000 years ago. The ruins are extensive and well-preserved.

Masada is the famous story of the failed Jewish revolt against Roman authority. The historian Josephus relates the tale of over 900 men, women, and children dying by their own hand rather than being taken into slavery or killed by the enemy.

He is perhaps the most well known figure in human history, yet many details of His life have remained an enigma for thousands of years. This program carefully examines these mysteries, providing an inspiring portrait of the life and times of Jesus Christ.

Both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament contain stories of violent holy wars, murder, and personal rage. What role do scholars see this violence playing in a message whose overall theme is essentially peaceful?

Through examining the evidence, from the large number of flood myths to possible remains of the ark, "Noah and the Flood" asks the question, "Was the biblical story of Noah's flood real?" Will the facts shed light on an historical flood that wiped out most of the world, or will the experts concede there is no concrete proof?

Jerusalem is the spiritual center of three of the world's major religions. What makes this city so unique? What secrets are hidden underneath the Old City's homes and businesses, far from the view of Jerusalem's tourists?

Although the Bible contains stories of righteous heroines like Ruth and Mary, it also covers tales of more infamous female characters like Jezebel, the Queen who led her people to worship the pagan god, Baal.