1977

The drama concludes with powerful scenes of Christ’s condemnation, His agony on the cross and the Resurrection.

Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where “He will be handed over to the unbelievers.”

Christ’s teachings and miracles bring Him new followers and John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod Antipas.

The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients’ horseshoes, Tom identifies the raiders but endangers his own life. Chicken George, who fought for the Union, rejoins his family. He leads them to a new home in Tennessee.

Chicken George returns to North Carolina to find his sons have married and started families – and to learn about a state law that says his status as a free man is forfeited if he stays more than 60 days. Meanwhile, the nation erupts in Civil War.

Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner’s gambling debt.