When producing couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey set out to create The Bible miniseries, History Channel's spring TV hit, they knew it would be a daunting task. 

"This is a book thousands of pages long, written across centuries - and the more you study the stories, the more you realize the awe-inspiring, complex genius that went into weaving them all together," Downey said. "Remember, this is the book that inspired the greatest writers and artists across all history - Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Shakespeare - the list is endless."

In 2013, it's tough to create a fresh, vibrant portrayal of a story that so many people have intimated in their own lives.

"There is no shortage of people who know the Bible - chapter and verse - better than we do," Burnett explained about the miniseries. "That's why we worked from the beginning with scholars, theologians and pastors of varying denominational stripes."

Though The Bible on History Channel does not set out to challenge some of the contradictions within the sacred text, Burnett and Downey do an excellent job of providing a visual reference recapping the book's most iconic stories. Sometimes seeming a bit too Fox News friendly, The Bible makes for a great Sparks Notes version of the actual book.

Tune in Easter Sunday for The Bible miniseries finale on History Channel at 8/7c. The conclusion will feature scenes from the Passion of Christ, including the Crucifixion and Resurrection.