Since 2007 Walmart supermarkets have stocked talking biblical action figures, including Jesus.

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The Koran states that Jesus was born miraculously of the Virgin Mary, but the Koran states that none of the prophets were divine, including Jesus.

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He has written over sixty books and has been a bestselling author for decades, with more than a dozen titles on the New York Times bestseller lists, including Buddha and Jesus.

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The Jesus Jean trademark covers clothing and sportswear, including jackets, vests, shirts, pants and belts.

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The goal, says David Cerullo, chief executive of the nonprofit enterprise, is to entertain Jesus lovers and convert nonbelievers through TV content, including gardening and talk shows, that is more contemporary than the "teaching and preaching" served up by most religious broadcasters.

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Meanwhile, Jesus struggles with his decision to face martyrdom in order to save his disciples, including Mary Magdalene (the lovely Chilina Kennedy).

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