Season 8· 4 BC – 33 AD

The Son of ManDiscover the life of Jesus through play

From the manger in Bethlehem to the shores of the Sea of Galilee and on to Golgotha: the life of Jesus, told through the Gospels. The people, places and words that still resonate today.

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Chapter 01

A life that divides our calendar

Step into a world on the brink.

The 1st century is unforgiving: The Roman Empire rules with brutal severity, while armed rebellion simmers in the alleys of Jerusalem. Amidst this deadly chaos, Jesus of Nazareth dares to challenge the entire system—with a message more dangerous than any sword, and which will alter the foundation of the world forever.

Chapter 02

Six moments. One life.

Mary and Joseph at the manger with the newborn Jesus as shepherds kneel in the glow of oil lamps in a simple stone stable

Birth: a child in Bethlehem

According to the Gospels, Jesus was born in Bethlehem during the reign of King Herod. Shepherds came in the night to see the child in the manger.

John the Baptist in a hair cloak pours water from a clay jug over Jesus, who stands in a muddy river in a desert valley

Calling: baptism in the Jordan

John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. Afterwards, Jesus withdrew into the desert for forty days before he began to preach in public.

Jesus stands on a rock among olive trees and speaks to many people on the hillside in golden evening light

Teaching: the Sermon on the Mount

On a hill in Galilee, Jesus spoke to many people about love of neighbor, forgiveness and the Beatitudes. These words remain among the best-known texts in the world.

Jesus stands upright in a small fishing boat in the rain and raises his hand against the waves as the frightened disciples hold on

Miracles: the storm on the lake

When a storm threatened to sink the boat on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus stood up and commanded the waves to be still. The Gospels tell of many such miracles, from healings to the feeding of the five thousand.

Jesus rides a donkey through a city gate as people welcome him with palm branches

Jerusalem: the entry

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, and the people welcomed him with palm branches. A few days later, he shared the Last Supper with his twelve disciples.

A woman kneels in prayer before an open rock tomb, the stone rolled away, light streaming out into the sunrise

Cross and resurrection

Jesus was crucified under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. On the third day, women found the tomb empty, for Christians the beginning of faith in the resurrection.

Chapter 03

Between Galilee and Golgotha

Workers lift huge stone blocks onto the Temple building site with a wooden treadwheel crane — Herod builds the Temple

A Roman legion with a golden eagle standard marches through a dusty village street as villagers watch — The Roman occupation

Jesus stands in the boat and reaches out to two kneeling fishermen as people watch from the shore — The calling of the fishermen

Jesus lays his hand over the eyes of a kneeling blind man in a busy street as people look on in amazement — Healing the blind man

A Roman centurion in armor kneels before Jesus at the town gate and holds his hands, pleading — The Centurion of Capernaum

Jesus overturns a table in the Temple courtyard as coins and doves fly through the air and merchants flee — The cleansing of the Temple

Jesus kneels alone in prayer among old olive trees in the evening light — The night in Gethsemane

Judas kisses Jesus in an olive grove at night as soldiers with torches surround them — The kiss of Judas

Jesus wears the crown of thorns and a purple cloak as Roman soldiers mock him behind his back — The crown of thorns

Jesus carries the heavy wooden cross through a narrow street as Roman soldiers line the way and women weep — The road to Golgotha

A Roman centurion kneels with his helmet removed beneath the cross on which Jesus hangs — "Truly this man was the Son of God"

Mary holds the dead Jesus wearing the crown of thorns in her arms, the cross and mourning women behind them — Mary and her son

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Chapter 04

The life of Jesus: key facts

Who was Jesus of Nazareth?

Jesus was a Jewish itinerant preacher from Galilee who lived about 2,000 years ago. With a small group of disciples he travelled through the villages around the Sea of Galilee, spoke about the kingdom of God, love of neighbor and forgiveness, and became known for healings. For Christians he is the Son of God, in Judaism a teacher of his time, and in Islam a prophet. Historians widely agree that he existed.

When and where did Jesus live?

He was probably born between 6 and 4 BC, before King Herod died in 4 BC. He grew up in Nazareth, worked mainly in Galilee and died in Jerusalem around AD 30. The region was under Roman rule at the time, governed by prefects such as Pontius Pilate and by client kings from Herod's family.

How do we know about him?

The main sources are the four Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John, written roughly between AD 70 and 100. Even earlier are the letters of Paul from the 50s. Outside the Bible, he is mentioned by the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus and the Roman historian Tacitus, who also records his execution under Pilate.

What did Jesus teach?

At the heart of his message was the coming kingdom of God. He told parables such as the prodigal son and the good Samaritan, turned to the poor, the sick and the outcast, and placed love of God and neighbor above everything else. The Sermon on the Mount, with the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer, remains one of the most influential texts in the world.

Why was Jesus crucified?

After his entry into Jerusalem, he came into conflict with the Temple leadership. Jesus was arrested at night, questioned by the Sanhedrin and handed over to Pontius Pilate. Crucifixion was a Roman form of execution for rebels and slaves. The inscription "King of the Jews" on the cross named the charge: he was seen as a threat to Roman order.

What does Easter mean?

According to the Gospels, women found the tomb empty on the morning of the third day, and the disciples reported meeting the risen Jesus. Faith in the resurrection is the core of Christianity and the reason a small group of followers grew into a world religion. To this day, our calendar counts the years from his birth.