The Chosen Series 1-5 (12-Disc DVD Box) 40 Episodes with Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, Jonathan Roumie and Paras Patel - The life of Jesus through the eyes of those who knew Him.

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The Chosen Series 1-5 (12-Disc DVD Box Set) 40 Episodes. Playable on any standard North American (US, Canada, etc.) DVD player Shown in its original aspect ratio. With optional sub titles / close captions. Approx. 2,323 min. Starring: Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, Jonathan Roumie, Paras Patel, Noah James and George H. Xanthis. Witten by Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson. Directed by Dallas Jenkins. This series offers an intimate portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ (played by Jonathan Roumie) through the perspectives of those who knew Him, bringing biblical stories to life with contemporary sensibility and emotional resonance. Each episode delves into the personal and spiritual journeys of Jesus’s followers, highlighting their struggles, doubts, and triumphs. The series emphasizes the human aspects of these historical figures, making their experiences relatable and poignant. Through compelling storytelling and character development, the series explores themes of faith, redemption, and the transformative power of love. Season 1: A charismatic fisherman drowning in debt. A troubled woman wrestling with real demons. A tax collector ostracized by his family and his people. A religious leader struggling with his beliefs. In this ground-breaking first season of The Chosen, see Jesus through the eyes of those who met Him. Season 2: The word is spreading. Increased fame brings growing crowds, new disciples, and more miracles. It also brings trouble. Mary is confronted with old demons. The tension between Simon and Matthew explodes. James & John battle their prejudices and fiery tempers. But they all continue to passionately pursue the man they don’t always understand, but will always follow. Season 3: Jesus promises rest to His followers—but that doesn’t mean there won’t be trouble along the way. All 12 disciples face new fears and entrenched, old ways when Jesus sends them on their first mission. Thousands ultimately converge on Jesus, first to argue then to listen. But as His preaching extends to the next day, they find themselves in a new predicament—far from home, famished, and without any food to eat. Until a little boy with five loaves and two fishes shows up... Season 4: Clashing kingdoms. Rival rulers. The enemies of Jesus close in while His followers struggle to keep up, leaving Him to carry the burdens alone. Threatened by the reality of Jesus' growing influence, religious leaders do the unthinkable - ally within their Roman oppressors. As the seeds of the betrayal are planted and opposition to Jesus' message turns violent. He's left with no alternative but to demand His followers RISE UP. Season 5: The Table is Set. The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while His disciples anticipate His crowning. But—instead of confronting Rome—He turns the tables on the Jewish religious festival.Their power threatened, the country’s religious and political leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesus’ last. (The image on the far right shows Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in "The Chosen", as he snaps a selfie with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.") Show more