The Real Family of Jesus
Season 1
Little is known about Jesus' family, who they were and what role they played in his public life. Uncover evidence from the gospels and archeology that reveals Jesus as a part of a large extended family that spearheaded the spread of Christianity.
Where to Watch The Real Family of Jesus • Season 1
2 Episodes
- Part 1E1
Part 1In the first of two parts, American genealogist Tony Burrows consults biblical historians and archaeologists to identify factual evidence suggesting the existence Jesus' half and full-blood siblings. Join Burrows as he travels from ancient sites in Judea to forensic labs in Europe to dissect the clues revealing an alternate perspective on Jesus' family. - Part 2E2
Part 2The second part of the special examines the practical and moral backing of a family that extended beyond Jesus' parents to his grandfather Joachim; his cousin John the Baptist; his "brothers" Simon, Jude, Joses and James; his uncle Clophas and his aunt Mary; his "nephew" Simon and his "great nephews" Zoker and James.