Who was Jesus of Nazareth? A companion to the 2019 History Channel eight-part series, this book offers a composite portrait of the most famous man in history, as he was seen by those who knew him firsthand. Included here are narratives from the perspective of Mary, Joseph, Peter, John the Baptist, and Mary Magdalene, but also Judas, Pontius Pilate, and the High Priest Caiaphas. The text also includes commentary by theologians and historians, providing added context on Jesus and the era in which he lived.