Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: The Nativity

Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: The Nativity Synopsis

For more than 40 years, Charlton Heston has been captivating audiences with his thrilling portrayals of Biblical Heroes, such as Moses in "The Ten Commandments." Now, sit back and relax as he shares with you and your family his passion for Biblical literature and his unique insights into these timeless stories of faith. THE NATIVITY has been called the greatest story ever told, and with good reason. For all Christians, the story of Jesus’ birth represents a new birth of hope for humanity, but it has also attracted millions of non-Christians because of its great beauty. Now, with this animated film, you can reintroduce your family to this classic Biblical tale. As the story opens, we learn that two babies are about to be born. The first will be called John, and it will be his destiny to pave the way for the Messiah. The second will be the Messiah Himself, and when the birth of Jesus finally takes place, angels descend from Heaven to announce the good news. Not everyone embraces the newborn king, of course. Indeed, there are those who want to have Him killed, but the wheels of destiny have been set in motion. Jesus will grow into adulthood, and in time will come to be recognized as the Savior of mankind. THE NATIVITY is one of thirteen programs in the Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible series.