Star of Bethlehem?

[Henaynei]

As usual, the investigation into just what the "Star of Bethlehem" was has made it's annual appearance.

Here, at the MSNBC.com site is a flash presentation based on the science of astronomy and is thought provoking - enjoy!

 

[LibertyChic]

Ahh...yes. I did see this before Christmas, which led me to Star of Bethlehem - Legacy of the Magi which states, in part:

Do you believe Jesus was born under the Star?
No one knows that answer. The birth of Jesus was never recorded. However, the evidence is that the early Christians did believe Jesus was born under the Star because the prophecy of Balaam (Num. 24:17) said the Messiah would be revealed by a regal Star. (p. 124)

Which begs the question, if there was a census going on when Jesus was born, why don't we know the year of his birth?

Dang, I'm getting :topic: again!

 

[Henaynei]

Which begs the question, if there was a census going on when Jesus was born, why don't we know the year of his birth?

Because it was not the US government census [tongue planted firmly in cheek!] and there is no record of exactly when the census took place!! LOL The best guess is around 3 BCE.

Dang, I'm getting :topic: again!

Gonna hav'ta make that woman eat cold canned gefilte fish and hocky puck matzo balls!!!

 

[Henaynei]

Biblical Astronomy web site

"And G-d said let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and days, and years:" GENESIS 1:14​

"The heavens declare the glory of G-d; and the firmament sheweth his handy work. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard." PSALM 19:1-3​

The Mazzaroth (Hebrew Zodiac)
By Hillel ben David (Greg Killian)
I. Definitions and explanation:
II. What is G-d's purpose?.
III. Origins.
IV. Interesting scriptures:
V. Star and Constellation Names.
VI. The Urim and Tummim.
VII. Josephus and the celestial bodies?.
VIII. Book of Jubilees and the celestial bodies?.
IX. The Number Ten.
X. Interesting Talmudic Passages:
XI. Relationship to the twelve tribes:
XII. Miscellaneous Thoughts.
XIII. Signs.
XIV. Commentary and Ideas.