What was the star of Bethlehem?

Answer 1

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I have been reading an interesting theory that it was actually a conjunction between Jupiter and Regulus in the constellation of Leo which occurred in about 2-3 BC. Quite an impressive astronomical event by the sounds, the likes of which have never been seen again. I was skeptical at first but after some doing some reading I am ... curious. It certainly appears to fit the facts much better than the most of the other theories. I would like to get hold of more articles which can confirm/disprove this theory. Here are a couple of articles worth reading though, if you are interested:

http://www.tccsa.tc/articles/star_susan_carroll.pd...

http://www.bethlehemstar.com/

Source(s): Simply Christianity http://www.simplychristianity.info/forum/index.php

Answer 2

Some people claim it was a commit, others claim it was the planet Mars passing in front of a star. No one actually has a solid answer to this question.

Answer 3

Which ever particular star sign that the Magi interpreted as revealing that the King Is Born.

Source(s): The Magi were astrologers.

Answer 4

An eastern star that guided the Magi to the infant Jesus.

Answer 5

I saw a couple of documentaries on the star and they both said it was 2 planets.

Venus and Jupiter lined up with the sun. I guess it shone both night and day.

Answer 6

The star that led the Magi from the east to Jesus.

Answer 7

Comet, super nova, myth, etc... By the way it's described most likely a comet.

Answer 8

I don't know exactly.

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