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The Star of Bethlehem: Science, History, and Meaning is unavailable, but you can change that!

Discover the ancient meaning of the star of wonder. The Star of Bethlehem is one of the most recognizable elements of the Christmas story and yet its true nature and meaning are shrouded in mystery. This celestial sign captured the attention of the Magi and frightened a king and yet it’s ancient significance is often lost on modern readers. Furthermore, the astronomical identity of the Star of...

In the sixth century, the monk Dionysius Exeguus worked on the traditional Christian task of setting the dates for the celebration of Easter. He became increasingly uncomfortable about using the official dating system of his day. He therefore set about to calculate the date of the conception of Jesus, for him the appropriate reference point for dating the celebration of Easter. His system caught on quickly in Italy, but Charlemagne (742 or 743 to 814) is said to have been the first major ruler to