SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Turning Point Studios, a division of well-known author and pastor David Jeremiah’s Turning Point for God, released its first feature length docudrama film, “Why the Nativity?” on Thanksgiving Day.

The biblical story of the Nativity is well-recorded; however, over the centuries, tradition has often influenced the retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth – perhaps more than we realize. The Bible presents a clear narrative of the story, but beyond just a few chapters of text much of the detail is left untold. These mysteries, lost to the passage of time, facilitated the creative liberty to bring the Nativity story to life as never before.

“Why the Nativity?” explores questions, facts and history seldom seen in traditional Nativity stories – from the influence of Roman rule, to the identities of the wisemen, to the back story of Mary and Joseph as children. This is the story of a couple accepting a monumental change, of a journey fraught with danger, of oppressive rule, of the lowliest of society together with kings and wisemen from around the ancient world journeying to see a God not their own but worshiping Him still.

“Why the Nativity?” is available on Turning Point Television, Turning Point+ and Fox Nation and will air on Lifetime Television on Christmas Day. A made for television version has been adapted and will air on Turning Point’s regularly scheduled daily and weekend programs in December. In addition, the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., will be playing “Why the Nativity?” in its theaters until January 6.

View the Official Trailer here: “Why The Nativity?” Official Trailer – YouTube  

(EDITOR’S NOTE – This article was written by a Baptist Press staff member.)