An ancient Greek scribe is tasked with preserving Roman records of a crucifixion?a routine job, until he discovers the convict's name: Jesus of Nazareth. Overcome with curiosity, he embarks on a personal quest to uncover what happened to the man and the movement he spawned. His journey takes him from Jerusalem to Ephesus, where he discovers surviving apostles, persecuted believers, and miracle stories that defy his rational mind. But when his own life and work are threatened, he must decide whether to burn his records or risk everything to protect them.