Season 1 • Episode 2
LatestAfter his conversion, Paul embarks on a long missionary journey to spread the Christian message among the pagans. He faces numerous difficulties, including persecution and opposition from his former friend Reuben, who now considers him an enemy. Despite adversity, Paul manages to establish several Christian communities and carry the gospel all the way to Rome, becoming a central figure in the spread of Christianity.
Originally known as Paul of Tarsus, Paul tortured and persecuted Christians until he experienced a vision of Jesus that forever changed his life. After converting to Christianity, Paul suffered persecution and imprisonment, but never stopped trying to spread the teachings of Christ.
Acting
Johannes Brandrup sells Paul's unhinged conviction.
Production
Tunisia locations look expensive, feel authentic.
Costume
Sandals and tunics that actually lived-in.
Johannes Brandrup
Paulus
Thomas Lockyer
Ruben
Barbora Bobuľová
Dina
Ennio Fantastichini
Simon Petrus
Giorgio Pasotti
Johannes
Franco Nero
Gamaliel
Daniela Poggi
Maria
Umberto Orsini
Tribun
Christian Brendel
Jakobus
Giovanni Lombardo Radice
Herodes Antipas
Jack Hedley
Hoherpriester
Massimo Sarchielli
Ananias
Faith Brook
Sara
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Franco Nero (Gamaliel) played Jesus in 1971's 'The Man Who Sued God'—full biblical career arc.
Shot in Tunisia using 'Jesus of Nazareth' locations; Roger Young's second Paul project after 1988's 'Peter and Paul'.
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