This miniseries is fantastic. From the point of view of the history of the Roman Empire and its occupation of the Holy Land, it lifts otherwise dry historical figures off the pages of history books. I got a truer picture of who Claudius, Caligula, and Nero were. From a Biblical point of view, it focuses on the early years of the church from after the Ascension. The primary focus of the Biblical parts is on the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by Peter and Paul. While not as in depth as the "Gospel of Matthew" or the "Acts" series currently available, it gives you a fairly decent portrayal of the early years when the word of God was getting around the Roman world. While some of the major events in the book of Acts are acted out, some of my favorites are omitted. I wouldn't recommend A.D. for someone interested in an in depth study but it definitely helps someone who is new to the New Testament get their feet wet.
Review of A.D.
