Jesus in books

Jesus has probably inspired more books and biographies than anyone else in human history. But which of them are worth reading if you’re exploring the life of Jesus for the first time – or even for the second or third times?

Written by Simon Jenkins

Jesus is for losers

Jesus Is For Losers is a free album produced by Calamateur Andrew Howie. His music sits somewhere between Mercury folk and Scandinavian electronica but here is your chance to sample his collection exploring Jesus for free. Andrew’s own site is here

Jesus in the movies

It’s “the greatest story ever told”, according to one famous movie title, and among these films is the alleged most watched film of all time. In these pages we review some of the most significant Jesus movies made over the past 50 years.

Written by Matt Page

The Passion

These pages explore this stunning retelling of the passion of Jesus in words, images and video. Originally shown over Easter 2008, this BBC drama tells the story of the final week in the life of Jesus.

The Passion resource pack, available exclusively from Bible Society, contains all four episodes of the highly-acclaimed BBC series in a two-DVD set. The pack also includes cast interviews and a host of easy-to-use resources on CD-ROM.

Easter FAQs

Why was Jesus killed… and who reported seeing him alive again three days later? We look at Easter’s most frequently-asked questions.

Written by Steve Tomkins and Simon Jenkins

Zodiac Christ

Jesus is the model for all kinds of people to look to as they seek to become fully themselves and reach their potential. ‘Zodiac Jesus’ explores this each month showing how Jesus embodies the best of each type.

Written by Steve Hollinghurst

Steve has started a thread on his blog with some more background to this module.

Nativity icon

An Eastern icon of the Nativity introduces us to the main characters in the cast of Christmas: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds and angels, and the wise men. With notes, short reflections and prayers for you to follow.

Nativity puzzle

Which came first? Did Mary find out before Joseph? Did the Herod go berserk before or after the wise men sneak off? The greatest story ever told. Or at least the start of it. From angels to murderers, sheep to gold not to mention God becomming a human baby, this famous story’s got everything but can you remember the right order.

By Bruce Stanley

Christmas pub quiz

You may have pitted your wits against the Spanish Inquisition in our regular pub quiz – this Christmas we invite you to stamp the snow off your shoes, grab an Eggnog by the fire and put your Yuletide knowledge to the test.

The nativity story film

What is the original story behind Christmas? In eight short episodes, we follow the story of Jesus’ birth in the words of the Bible. To find out more about The Nativity Story film, visit the official website.

All film images on this page are from The Nativity Story © New Line Cinema Productions.

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