The Bible (2013)
An epic five-part History Channel miniseries dramatizing the most pivotal stories of Scripture, from Creation to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
The Bible - Series Information
- Original Title: The Bible
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 96 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 5
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: March 3, 2013 (United States - TV-14), March 3, 2013 (Germany - 12), March 3, 2013 (France - 10), March 3, 2013 (Brazil - 14)
- Networks: History
- Alternative Titles: A Bíblia (BR), Biblija (RS), La Biblia (CO), Bible (CZ), Ang Biblia (PH), Die Bibel (DE), I Vivlos (GR), A Bíblia (PT)
- Production Companies: LightWorkers Media, Hearst Entertainment Productions, History
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Bible - Plot
The story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
The Bible - Trailer
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The Bible - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Diogo Morgado
- Keith David
- Roma Downey
- Sebastian Knapp
- Adrian Schiller
- Paul Brightwell
- Greg Hicks
- Amber Rose Revah
- Louise Delamere
- Darwin Shaw
Writers
- Richard Bedser
Executive Producers
- Nancy Dubuc
- Richard Bedser
- Roma Downey
- Mark Burnett
- Dirk Hoogstra
The Bible - FAQs
Who plays Jesus in The Bible miniseries?
Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado takes on the role of Jesus Christ. His portrayal drew widespread attention and earned him the nickname 'Hot Jesus' on social media, making him one of the most talked-about castings of the 2013 television season.
Is The Bible miniseries historically and scripturally accurate?
The series is a dramatized adaptation of biblical scripture rather than a strict historical documentary. Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett aimed for broad faithfulness to the biblical narrative while making creative choices for dramatic storytelling, which drew both praise from faith communities and some criticism from biblical scholars.
Where can you stream The Bible series?
The Bible is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Pure Flix, HISTORY Vault (via Apple TV and Amazon channels), and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home, or watched free with ads on The Roku Channel and Hoopla.
Did The Bible series win any awards?
The Bible received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie and won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Network TV Drama. Its massive viewership — drawing over 13 million viewers per episode — made it one of the most-watched cable miniseries in years.
When did The Bible first air on television?
The Bible premiered on March 3, 2013, on the History Channel in the United States. The five-part miniseries aired across consecutive Sundays, concluding on Easter weekend, a scheduling choice that amplified its cultural and religious resonance.
How many episodes does The Bible miniseries have?
The Bible consists of 5 episodes across a single season, each running approximately 96 minutes. The episodes span the entire biblical narrative, from the Creation story in Genesis through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in the New Testament.
Who produced The Bible series on History Channel?
The series was produced by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett — a husband-and-wife team known for their faith-driven projects — under their LightWorkers Media banner, in partnership with Hearst Entertainment Productions. Executive producers also included Nancy Dubuc, Dirk Hoogstra, and Julian P. Hobbs.
What are similar shows to The Bible?
Fans of The Bible often enjoy A.D. The Bible Continues (2015), the direct sequel series that picks up after the Resurrection, and The Miracles of Jesus (2014). Moses and the Ten Commandments (2015) is another faith-based dramatization worth exploring for viewers drawn to biblical storytelling.
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