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The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, [1] appears in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew chapter 2 where "wise men from the East" ( Magi) are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There, they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask him: Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?
Dec 24, 2023 · The story of the Star of Bethlehem appears only in the Book of Matthew. The gospel tells us that a bright star appeared in the eastern sky when Jesus was born, famously seen by a group of wise...
Dec 20, 2023 · Through modern computer driven astronomy, we can absolutely know for certain what the Star of Bethlehem was, when it occurred and its relationship to the Magi. Once and for all, the Star was the conjoining of the planets Venus and Jupiter.
Star of Bethlehem, celestial phenomenon mentioned in the Gospel According to Matthew as leading “wise men from the East” to the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Natural events that might well have been considered important omens and described as stars include exploding stars (novae and supernovae),
Dec 23, 2022 · The Star of Bethlehem led the three wise men to Jesus' birth, according to the New Testament. But what was the Star of Bethlehem? There are several theories.
Feb 23, 2024 · What Does the Star of Bethlehem Mean for Us? The star reminds us of Jesus’ birth, of His kingship, of His divine nature. However, the star also reminds us of something we may gloss over in the Christmas story. Jesus’ birth wasn’t announced to those we would have expected.
Dec 21, 2023 · Chief among such events is the appearance, as mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew, of the Star of Bethlehem. It signaled the birth of Jesus and guided the Three Wise Men from the east toward his birthplace.
Dec 22, 2014 · Since it appears in the Bible, people of faith want to know about it: Was there really a Star? Was it a miracle, or can it be explained by science? What does the Star mean—what does it signify?
For the past 2,000 years, people have wondered about the identity and nature of the Star of Bethlehem. And for hundreds of years, some of the world’s smartest people—including famed astronomer Johannes Kepler—have tried to use science to find the answer.
Dec 21, 2016 · A recent book, The Star of Bethlehem and the Magi, edited by astronomer Peter Barthel and theologian George van Kooten, collects interdisciplinary perspectives from experts on the ancient...
