US EditionA Scientist Thinks He’s Discovered the True Nature of the Star of Bethlehem
Research reviews historical records and recent studies on comets, supernovae, and planetary conjunctions as candidates for the Christmas Star in the nativity story.
- Many Biblical scholars agree Jesus was born between 6 and 4 BCE, as mentioned in their studies.
- The comet of 5 BCE could have been the Christmas Star, due to its unusual path and close approach to Earth, according to recent research.
- Reports describe a new star, likely a supernova, peaking in brightness around February 23 in 4 BCE in the constellation Aquila.
- Some Biblical scholars consider the Christmas Star a symbolic story, suggesting there may not have been a real event associated with it.
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What was the ‘Christmas Star’? Astronomy might hold the answer
In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the “Christmas Star” from the story of the nativity. Described in the Gospel of Matthew, the star guided the three wise men to the cradle of the young baby Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem. Most Biblical scholars agree Jesus was born between 6 and 4 BCE. It’s not known what time of year he was born, but those scholars suggest it was most likely in April or…
A star with a tail hovers above many nativity scenes. The Star of Bethlehem was probably not a comet. But what was it then? What we know about the famous star. By Heike Westram.
According to the Bible, the wise men from the morning country followed a star to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. A Nasa employee now wants to have found an explanation.
The Bible's description of the star of Bethlehem does not match any known celestial body. Or have the old texts been misunderstood all the time?
A brand new study is trying to reveal the truth about the Bethlehem Star from the Christmas story.
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