Growing up in Nazareth: A Virtual Journey in the Footsteps of Jesus (Episode 01)

Prof. Jean-Pierre Isbouts takes you on a virtual journey through the life of Jesus based on his bestselling National Geographic book “In the Footsteps of Jesus.“ This episode describes the birth and childhood of Jesus in a small hamlet like Nazareth, while visiting the 1st century village of Qasrin in Upper Galilee. Episode 2, “Young Jesus,“ is posted at The next four episode will take you through the ministry and life of Jesus, culminating in a reconstruction of Jesus’ Passion in Jerusalem, based on the latest archaeological evidence. For more about this series, please visit or @jpisbouts.