The Star of Christ in the Light of Astronomy

Centuries of both theologians and astronomers have wondered what the Star of Bethlehem (Matt 2:2, 9) actually was, from miracle to planetary conjunction. Here a history of this search is presented, along with the difficulties the various proposals have had. The natural theories of the Star are found...

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Main Author: Adair, Aaron (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2012
In: Zygon
Year: 2012, Volume: 47, Issue: 1, Pages: 7-29
Further subjects:B laws of nature
B Miracles
B Science
B Nativity
B Star of Bethlehem
B History
B Astronomy
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