Posted on 12/23/2004 11:21:04 AM PST by GLDNGUN
Scholars debate whether the Star of Bethlehem is a legend manufactured by the early church or a miracle which marked the advent of Christ.
But if the Star was a real astronomical event, what could it have been?
IT'S AN ASTRONOMICAL MYSTERY. A strange star is claimed to have appeared at the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. This site is an investigation of the story found in the Biblical Gospel of Matthew, a story often called the 'Star of Bethlehem.' It brings the words of Roman and Jewish historians alongside the visions of ancient prophets. It mixes "modern" mathematicians with murderous turmoil in the Roman imperial court. It combines all these with astronomical facts which no one disputes. And it concludes that the star was a real event. Come solve this age-old mystery for yourself...
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Shekinah Glory is simply a manifestation of the dwelling place of God.
Accordingly, the Star of Bethlehem is very well associated with the Shekinah Glory.
It also may take other forms.
Sometimes a cloud surrounding the Tabernacle (dwelling place).
Sometimes we associate it with a theophany such as with the Angel of the Lord or with the Burning Bush which was not consumed by the fire.
Artists from a millenia ago also depicted the halo around some saints, signifying an indwelling of God in a believer.
IMHO, there may be many phenomenon which are spiritually perceived, and are described using a mental image of what was perceived in the best language possible to the witness, in order to communicate the substance of their perception to their fellow man.
In the case of the Star of Bethlehem, I suspect it also has very real physical correlation, but may also interface with the spiritual domain.
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Thanks again GLDNGUN. Note: this topic is from 2004. |
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