This message is referred to as revelation 2 on page 4 in new testament revelations of jesus. I investigate this resemblance, focusing on the idea that the war star influenced matthews account. Book of revelations new jerusalem as a 3d star of david. The holy spirit anoints jesus as your good news messiah steven degner. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The lost tale of the wise mens journey to bethlehem, by brent landau. According to christian tradition, a bright star appeared in the sky signaling the birth of jesus to the three wise men and then leading them to his location in bethlehem. First, the text implies that only the magi saw the star. Star of bethlehem simple english wikipedia, the free. Over 40 images, maps, diagrams and illustrations paperback only. One theory that has been popular in recent years is the notion that the star of bethlehem was a very rare triple conjunction of the. The bible, the supernatural, and the star of bethlehem.
The magi in the east saw something in the heavensthe star of bethlehemthat alerted them to the fact that the jewish messiah was born. Through the years many books have been written concerning the star of bethlehem, so why write another. Based on the given measurements that are described in ezekiel, many speculate that the new jerusalem will be a cube. The star of bethlehem conjunctions before 3 bc led the magi to depart in time to come see the baby jesus. The star of bethlehem, or christmas star, appears only in the nativity story of the gospel of matthew where wise men from the east magi are inspired by the star to travel to jerusalem. The legacy of the magi 2000 is destined to become a classic in star studies. Ive summarized his points below, showing his original numbers in parentheses. The star of bethlehem, or christmas star, appears only in the nativity story of the gospel of matthew where wise men from the east are inspired by the star to travel to jerusalem.
Dec 18, 2010 it is an apocalyptic drama of gods plan to repossess the world for himself through the seed of eve, the child of a galilean maiden, the fruit of israels own womb. The star of bethlehem described in the gospel of matthew has a number of similarities with a star that appeared over jerusalem in 66 ce that was described by josephus in the jewish war 6. Jan 02, 2020 the text implies the star of bethlehem appeared only to the magi in the east most likely the area of persia, or modernday iran. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. For more on jesus birth in rev 12 and the star of bethlehem before that, see ernest martins excellent free book.
Dec 21, 2016 a recent book, the star of bethlehem and the magi, edited by astronomer peter barthel and theologian george van kooten, collects interdisciplinary perspectives from experts on the ancient near. Dec 19, 2016 was the star of bethlehem a real astronomical event. The star was the triple conjunction of jupiter and regulus. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star of the king. Whenever people ask about the star of bethlehem, they want to know if there was an actual recorded astronomical event that accompanied the birth of jesus. The apostle john wrote the book as an old man while in exile on the island of patmos.
Those who lead others to christ today are doing the same. This 187page hardback book is well documented with 16 informative pages of endnotes, a helpful 11page glossary, and a 5page chronology. Is the star that the wise men saw that caused them to come to bethlehem prophesied in the bible. Comets, conjunctions, and exploding stars would be visible to everyone on earth. In the case of the star of bethlehem it is mentioned four times in mathew 2.
The star of bethlehem is associated with the birth of christ and the visit of the magi wise men as recorded in matthew 2. Deep in the bible lay the answers to an ancient supernatural phenomenon. Christmas according to the book of revelation im preparing my christmas sermon for tomorrow on revelation 12. Jupiter, the bethlehem star was in pisces, sign of the incoming era now at its end in a sector of the heavens associated with israel and it is possible according to new research that could explain some things, that the jupiter was highlighted by the now socalled great christ comet. There they met king herod of judea, and asked where the king of the jews had been born. Venus joined jupiter in conjunction along with regulus, the brightest star in the constellation of leo. Our sins and the iniquities of our fathers have made jerusalem and your people an object of scorn to all those around us. According to the gospel of matthew, the star made the magi travel to jerusalem. Larson used the starry night astronomy computer program along with an article written by astronomer craig chester. Oct 04, 2010 a few years ago i had the opportunity to watch a video made by rick larson appropriately entitled the star of bethlehem. I guess we should dress up as shepherds, wise men, and angels. Revelations of the supernatural behind the star of bethlehem kindle edition by jeffrey w.
There, they met king herod of judea, and asked him. The text implies the star of bethlehem appeared only to the magi in the east most likely the area of persia, or modernday iran. Revelations of the supernatural behind the star of bethlehem by jeffrey w. The star of bethlehem is a 2007 documentary by frederick a. The star of bethlehem, or, as i shall normally call it here, the christmas star, has fascinated people for a very long time. A better view than those sketched above, one that fits all facts quite neatly, is that the star of bethlehem was a special, supernatural luminary. In 1991, ernest martin published a book titled, the star that astonished the world.
His contention is that the planet is the means by which god created the earth, was the sign of his first coming, as the star of bethlehem, and will be the means by which he judges the earth at his second coming. Dec 02, 2010 read an excerpt from brent landaus compelling new book, revelation of the magi. Dec 25, 2010 apr 2, 2020 university of oklahoma professor and harvard grad brent landaus new book a. Manifestations of gods presence with men often were accompanied by selective revelation. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
This book is not simply a superficial study of the immediate text of the star, but follows the pertinent scriptural words, verses and clues to their most doctrinallysound conclusion. Contains an abundance of scripture and study material, but can easily be read in one or two sittings. Perhaps the austerity of this exile or a lack of companionship left him time to ponder the night sky. In revelation, chapter 12, john describes a life and death drama played out in the sky. What the september, 2017 revelation 12 sign tells us escape. The fascinating video shows how advanced computer software can simulate what the night sky looked like nearly 2,000 years ago when the magi followed the star of bethlehem. In the revelation of the magi, landau said, the star of bethlehem not. Larson also used details from the christian bible to find nine data points about the. Star of the king takes the study of the star of bethlehem deeper into the bible than ever before. That is christmas according to the book of revelation. In the book of revelation 21, the city of god, the new jerusalem, the very throne room of the lord literally will supertranspose itself onto the. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
Their quest ends with extraordinary revelations about early human history the origins of christianity, of freemasonry and of science. The video clearly demonstrates what the magi must have seen. Frequently called the star of bethlehem, this star was definitely an unusual brilliant celestial body that captured the attention of those who followed it. Whatever the reason, revelation is full of star imagery. The star that appeared in the days of herod the great of judea 374bc was a new star appearing for the first time. All three explanations for the star of bethlehem fall short of the nativity story as predicted in numbers 24. Detailed 11page index for easy topical research and reference. In this discussion, i have considered a nova, a comet, and a triple conjunction of the planets jupiter and saturn as the star of bethlehem between 7 and 4 b. Revelation of the magi and millions of other books are available for instant access. The star of bethlehem mpower pictures is a fine christian documentary chronicling rick larsons use of contemporary astronomical software in. He did so by studying and writing on the star of bethlehem. But a portion of the book of revelation provides clear and compelling guidance for our astronomical investigation. When they reach bethlehem, the star enters a cave, transforms into a.
Simon the athonite founded the monastery of simonopetra on mount athos after seeing a star he identified with the star of bethlehem. The lost tale of the wise mens journey to bethlehema reveals startling details about the magi and star of bethlehem. A likely theory for the origin of the star of bethlehem is in what is known as the star prophecy from the book of numbers. Shimon gibson, a biblical archeologist and author of several books. One of the classic images of the christmas holiday is that of three wise men or kings traveling to bethlehem, over which hangs a brilliant star. The ancient mystery of the star of bethlehem regina magazine. The bible describes unusual or even impossible astronomical events at christs birth. Hidden mysteries is where seths books of revelation are kept, along. One of the classic images of the christmas holiday is that of three wise men or kings traveling to. Where is the one who has been born king of the jews. Starting with the biblical data, colin nicholl makes twentytwo summary statements about matthew 2 and the star of bethlehem pp. Rediscovered ancient text tells a different three wise men tale. It was unique, provided especially for the guidance of the wise men, moving specifically at the bidding of god, and operating precisely in harmony with the unfolding of the sacred plan of redemption.
The legacy of the magi and millions of other books are. I have a program that searches the bible for words, and a search for star brought up only two references in the old testament, both without any mention of the star above bethlehem. The star of bethlehem is mentioned in only one book, the gospel of matthew, chapter 2, when jesus therefore was born in bethlehem of juda, in the days of king herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to jerusalem. A recent book, the star of bethlehem and the magi, edited by astronomer peter barthel and theologian george van kooten, collects interdisciplinary perspectives from.
We have come to pay homage to the newborn king of the jews. For example, in the book of revelation, chapter 11, verses 3 and 4, a period of 42 months is equated with 1260 days. The angel appears to john in the book of revelation. Was the star of bethlehem a real astronomical event.
Professional astronomer michael molnars the star of bethlehem. This documentary was the reason for the research behind the book the star of bethlehem and babylonian astrology astronomy and revelation 12 reveal what the magi saw. Rick larson has made the star of bethlehem documentary, which suggests that revelation 12 is a record of what the magi saw. The star of bethlehem was also visible for over a year at leastremember that herod established the upper limit for his slaughter of the babies of. What the september, 2017 revelation 12 sign tells us. The lost tale of the wise mens journey to bethlehem, here. The star of bethlehem documentary rick larson has made the star of bethlehem documentary, which suggests that revelation 12 is a record of what the magi saw. All heavenly bodies involved in the star of bethlehem remake have one thing in common. Lds members believe that the star of bethlehem was an actual astronomical event visible the world over.
We are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Also surprising was its identification of the star. The star of bethlehem described in the gospel of matthew has a number of similarities with a star that. Revelations of the supernatural behind the star of bethlehem. Ou professor says ancient text reveals startling information. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. All this and more will be covered on your journey to learning the true identity of the star of bethlehem. The first time it is in a query by the magi as they seek the newly born jesus.
There is no biblical record of anyone else observing the star of bethlehem. Dec 05, 2016 the star of bethlehem in fifteen points. Many have asked what the star might have been, and so theories abound. Nibiru and the sixth seal of the book of revelations. They show that all were charged with a belief in a secret cosmic code, linking, for example, the exodus from egypt, the founding. The star of bethlehem led those wise men to wisdom and righteousness in the person of jesus. In all of these instances, god appears as a brilliant light in his selfrevelation to his people. The star of bethlehem biblical prophecy and evidence.
Revelations of the supernatural behind the star of bethlehem mardis, jeffrey w. Except for scripture quotations, all quotations are from the great christ comet. In 1991, ernest martin published a book titled, the star that. In a sense, i can also be a star with the light of my life pointing others to him. An evaluation of the star of bethlehem dvd answers in genesis. Dec 23, 2009 the star of bethlehem and faith and spirituality in masters of world cinema are available at, and other book retailers. Northern hemisphere stargazers were treated to a fine spectacle on tuesday night as the planets jupiter and venus lined up in a celestial dance that may. For centuries, skeptics and seekers alike have pondered the star of bethlehem. A few years ago i had the opportunity to watch a video made by rick larson appropriately entitled the star of bethlehem. He also thinks he found astronomical phenomena related to a vision in the book of revelation.
Rick larson to show what he found when he searched for clues about the star of bethlehem. We are a nationally accredited christian school in new berlin, wi that offers an excellent education to all children from 3 years old through grade. This compelling dvd from producer stephen mceveety the passion of the christ examines scripture, ancient writings, indisputable astronomical facts and more. Dec 25, 2012 the star of bethlehem led those wise men to wisdom and righteousness in the person of jesus. Two thousand years ago, according to the bible, a star rose lo. Goldberg december 1999 summary the star of bethlehem described in the gospel of matthew has a number of similarities with a star that appeared over jerusalem in 66 ce that was described by josephus in the jewish war 6. This message is referred to as revelation 2 on page 4 in new testament revelations of jesus of nazareth note this message has been found to be in error, and has also been corrected.