Plot

Mary, Mother of Jesus and her pivotal position in Christianity is portrayed in the story of the woman who has been a symbol of hope and inspiration to people of diverse faiths throughout history.

A believable telling of the life of the Virgin Mary who was chosen by God to be the mother of Christ Jesus. This Biblical story follows Mary before conception, at the revealing of the impending birth by the angel Gabriel, and finally the birth of the Savior.—Anonymous

From the Visitation to the raising of her son, Jesus Christ (Christian Bale), this Kevin Connor-directed television drama is centered on Mary's (Pernilla August) status as a single, unwed mother in a culture where adulteresses were stoned to death for their sins. Mary faces numerous struggles and tests of faith, and along the way pulls strength from Mary Magdalene (Simone Bendix), Joseph of Nazareth (David Threlfall) and more biblical figures.