Is there actual evidence of the birth of Jesus? Was he born in Bethlehem or Nazareth, in December or April? Were the wise men three kings or Babylonian astrologers? What compelled Joseph to believe Mary's implausible tale of a divine impregnation? We'll journey back 2,000 years in a quest for the answer to these and other conundrums. We retrace Mary's arduous odyssey across ancient Israel as a host of scholars attempt to uncover the historical truth of an event as mysterious as it is momentous.

Why does the Bible say so little about the mother of Jesus? What is the true nature of the Immaculate Conception, and how does it differ from the virgin birth of Jesus? This documentary examines these and other riddles about the Mother Mary.

Join us for an engrossing hour as we unravel one of the greatest biblical mysteries: who, exactly, was the earthly spouse of Mary and father of Jesus? According to the Bible, though a humble tradesman, he was descended from royalty. He was counseled by angels, chased into a strange land by murderers, and adored by a son who would grow up to be called the King of Kings. And yet not one word of Joseph's is recorded in the Bible. Through interviews with leading theologians and priests, examination of the Gospels, and aided by dramatic recreations, we paint the clearest picture yet of the man who spoke with his actions and helped shape the very foundations of Christianity.

For thousands of years Christians have believed that Jesus was born on December 25 in the town of Bethlehem. But was he really born in June in Nazareth? Scholars disagree with the Bible and one another over these and other crucial facts about Christ.

Visit the mystical lake where Jesus chose his disciples and walked on water. Investigate the ancient ship dug out of the mud by archaeologists in the 1980s that dates back to Jesus' time, and probe events that took place at the lake and in Capernaum in biblical times.

What was the function of angels in ancient scriptures? And, do they continue to carry out God's will? This look at angels answers these and other fascinating questions.

What was the astronomical reality behind the star that, according to the Gospel of Matthew, guided the Magi to the young Jesus? This episode examines almost 20 centuries of theories, including meteors, novae, supernovae and comets...but is the truth to be found in a combination of astronomy--and astrology? Recent theories suggest that the "star" was the planet Jupiter in a series of conjunctions with other planets, stars and constellations, and that these conjunctions were interpreted by the Magi--astrologers and priests of the Zoroastrian religion--as heralding the birth of the Jewish Messiah.