Mysteries of the Bible is an hour-long television series that was originally broadcast by A&E from March 25, 1994 until June 13, 1998 and aired reruns until 2002. The series was about biblical mysteries and was produced by FilmRoos. The Discovery Channel and BBC also released a series of the same name in 2003. National Geographic produced a series with this title in 2006.
Moses at Mount Sinai
Mar 25, 1994
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.
Jesus in the Galilee
Apr 1, 1994
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.
Joshua at the Walls of Jericho
Apr 8, 1994
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.
Cities of Evil: Sodom and Gomorrah
Apr 15, 1994
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: The Last Fortress
Apr 22, 1994
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Jesus: Holy Child
Apr 29, 1994
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.
A Violent God
May 6, 1994
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?
Noah and the Flood
May 13, 1994
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: Holy Deadly City
May 20, 1994
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?
Scarlet Women of the Bible
May 27, 1994
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.
GenerationofSwine
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I am one of those freaks that get super excited whenever things like this come on the TV. Even as a little kid I loved documentaries. This one is up there with Connections and Russia Land of the Tsars as one of my all time favorites. It's like they sat Jean Simmons down and told her..."we want you to read passages from the Bible...but they are mostly Old Testament, so read them as spooky as you can." And she is scary. The best narrative voice, even better than the guy that does Haunted History. It's a Biblical version of In Search Of... so it you liked that you will love Mysteries of the Bible. And it does it fair. It doesn't assume anything save for that it is dealing with Holy Writ and as such shows it the proper respect. So don't worry, if you are so anti-religious that you will blindly ignore it, you can still watch the show without being offended... ...and if you are the blindly religious type that to have everything literal...well...you'll hate it but at least you'll have to admit that it handled it respectfully. It balances history and religion very well and never draws conclusions.
