LC control no. | sh 85127377 |
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Topical heading | Star of Bethlehem |
Variant(s) | Bethlehem, Star of Christmas star |
See also | Astronomy in the Bible Jesus Christ--Nativity Stars--Religious aspects--Christianity |
Found in | Britannica micro (Bethlehem, Star of: celestial phenomenon mentioned in the Gospel According to Matthew as leading wise men from the East to the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Natural events that might well have been considered important omens and described as stars include exploding stars, comets, meteors, and planetary conjunctions.) |