Check out the site and the books which explain the theory. You can download software off the net and check it all out for yourself like i did. Image of the three wise men decorations courtesy jbcurios flickr stream. Content is the star of bethlehem, but is not limited to the time christmas, you can. But a documentary featured on, christmas star, combines current historical research with astronomical facts, shedding new light on how the birth of christ may have been experienced from above. Watch the star of bethlehem online simple church alliance.
Dec 19, 2016 was the star of bethlehem a real astronomical event. The star of bethlehem is a 1912 american silent film produced by edwin thanhouser and charles j. Learn nine specific features of the star recorded in the gospel of matthew, how it established a date for jesus birth and death. For thousands of years, countless generations have been captivated by the story of how the stars foretold the coming of christ. The bible recounts unusual, or even impossible astronomical events at christs birth. Unlock the mystery of the worlds most famous star dvd. An evaluation of the star of bethlehem dvd answers in genesis.
This has been a popular documentary about the star of bethlehem it seems, but there are significant flaws that undo the the hypothesis, from dating the events to the astrological. Adair says the star was pious fiction by the writer of matthewsgospel. The star of bethlehem is an excellent example of an event that occurs right at the intersection of christianity and science, in a world created by a god who chose to institute natural laws but who nevertheless continues to carry out his own purposes. Star of bethlehem movie trailer popular christian videos check out this great movie trailer for the star of bethlehem.
May 02, 2012 fun little film that tells about the birth of jesus, silent movie style. Jimmy akin was born in texas and grew up nominally protestant. For many doubters, the account of the star is easily dismissed as myth. Reviewing rick larsons the star of bethlehem documentary theological thoughts on the christmas star amid the speculation, what remains most spectacular about this story is the. Rent the star of bethlehem 2007 on dvd and bluray dvd. For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him. The real truth about the star of bethlehem huffpost.
For millennia, believers, scoffers and the curious have wondered at the biblical account of the star. For centuries, the star of bethlehem hovered over the gray areas of myth, miracle and science. The star of bethlehem mpower pictures is a fine christian documentary chronicling rick larsons use of contemporary astronomical software in conjunction with historical sources both christian and non to locate the position of various heavenly bodies during major biblical events. 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. What is wrong with rick larsons star of bethlehem dvd. Dec 21, 2016 the astronomy behind the star of bethlehem. Incidentally, there have been at least 4 other films with the title the star of bethlehem. A strange star is claimed to have appeared at the birth of jesus of nazareth. Dec 01, 20 scholars debate whether the star of bethlehem is a legend created by the early church or a miracle that marked the advent of christ.
For many believers, its a mystery accepted on faith. Was the star of bethlehem a real astronomical event. Jan 19, 2015 jimmy akin answers a caller who asks how reliable the star of bethlehem documentary is. The longevity of the star rules out a comet or a meteor. Then tune in friday to hear brother guy consolmagno, sj, the director. The star of bethlehem documentary is one every believer and unbeliever alike should watch. From producer stephen mceveety the passion of the christ comes an amazing documentary on the star of bethlehem. The star from the place where he was being referred to as the star of bethlehem is exactly what the will do. The star of bethlehem is brought to you by stephen mceveety producer, the passion of the christ and mpower pictures. Jimmy akin answers a caller who asks how reliable the star of bethlehem documentary is.
The star of bethlehem mpower pictures is a fine christian documentary chronicling rick larsons use of contemporary astronomical software in conjunction with. Lots of great religious imagery including magically appearing angels, mary doing a circle of life thing with jesus, and other things. It wasnt a star, he says, but an incredibly close conjunction of the. A new theory has emerged about the star of bethlehem. The star of bethlehemdocumentary the star of bethlehemdocumentary this is very interesting and well researched. Explore a recent theory concerning the star of bethlehem. Dec 18, 2008 the star appears in the book of matthew, which chronicles its appearance as spurring the wise men to seek out king herod in jerusalem and then guiding them to bethlehem. Noah and the last days dvd with free creation minute download. The star of bethlehem documentarya critical view index fleeing. 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.
John henry hopkins, we three kings 1857 the celestial wonder known as the star of bethlehem is an inseparable part of the story of jesus birth and our christian celebration of christmas. Kicking off the christmas programming was the bbcs documentary star of bethlehem looking at the theories behind what the star really was. The star of bethlehem is a 2007 documentary by frederick a. The wise men who went to bethlehem received an important celestial message. We didnt catch this in time for august, but nonetheless, this is a pretty spectacular scientific finding that will be very familiar to utantia book students. Lots of great religious imagery including magically appearing angels, mary. Reviewing rick larsons the star of bethlehem documentary theological thoughts on the christmas star amid the speculation, what remains most spectacular about this story is the perseverance and hope of the wise men, led only by gods divine direction, to bow down before the promised king. Their famous star was a herald of the king of kings, the messiah. 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. Venusjupiter encounter may explain bibles star of bethlehem by joe rao. Larson produced a dvd entitled the star of bethlehem. Is it possible that the star was a real, astronomical.
Rick larson has made the star of bethlehem documentary, which suggests that revelation 12 is a record of what the magi saw. Rick larson to show what he found when he searched for clues about the star of bethlehem. So, what a delight after all these years to realize that in addition to the millions whove seen the dvd broadcast worldwide, the physical dvd itself is also being shown around the world. I recommend it to anyone searching for a fuller meaning to their christian faith. Is it possible that the star was a real, astronomical event. Scholars debate whether the star of bethlehem is a legend created by the early church or a miracle that marked the advent of christ. 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. Dec 17, 2017 i wonder if that is how the ancient people felt when they saw the star of bethlehem.
O star of wonder, star of night star with royal beauty bright westward leading, still proceeding guide us to thy perfect light rev. In this dvd, larson presents his journey to determine what the star of bethlehem was. She is the coauthor of the mothers wisdom deck and writes the blog mothering with soul. Produced by stephen mceveety, who coproduced mel gibsons the passion of the christ, it won five dove awards. Introduction is a short motiongraphics movie introduction taken from the full length documentary the star of bethlehem. Ancient mysteries solved s04 star of bethlehem is about what youd expect from a documentary that wants to combine astronomy with the most famous appearance of a star in ancient literature. The star appears in the book of matthew, which chronicles its appearance as spurring the wise men to seek out king herod in jerusalem and then guiding them to. The possibility of a supernova or a planetary alignment is ruled out by the fact that the star constantly moved, leading the magi first to jerusalem and then to bethlehem where the star hovered over the house where mary and joseph had moved to with the christ child matthew 2. Stellarium program free download the sign two days before rev 12 sign on the feast of trumpets. We didnt catch this in time for august, but nonetheless, this is a pretty spectacular scientific finding that will be very familiar to utantia.
I pray you, your children, and family are blessed by this. Several staff members went on and on about how interesting they found this piece of research. Sometimes the love youre looking for is right in your own backyard. Not even the catholic church can say for sure what the star of bethlehem really was.
Dec 26, 2008 kicking off the christmas programming was the bbcs documentary star of bethlehem looking at the theories behind what the star really was. Scholars debate whether the star of bethlehem is a legend created by the early. Astronomers have tried to explain the phenomenon that attracted the magi to the birth of jesus ever since johannes kepler. Since its introduction, this dvd has been popular with many christians, particularly near christmas. Star of bethlehem movie trailer popular christian videos. We also carry a fascinating dvd about the star of bethlehem that appeared 2000 years ago in response to cremes announcement. Ancient mysteries solved s04 star of bethlehem is about what youd expect from a documentary that wants to combine astronomy with the most famous appearance of a star. The documentary opens by asking if the star is faith, fable, or fact, which already puts it a cut above most h2 documentaries. Since its introduction, this dvd has been popular with. John henry hopkins, we three kings 1857 the celestial. In episode 58 astrologer kenneth miller joins me to talk about the astrology surrounding the star of bethlehem and the birth chart of jesus. Cosmos and culture if nothing else, the story of the star of bethlehem tells us of a time when looking up to the skies in awe and wonder was part. The star of bethlehem is brought to you by stephen mceveety.
Fun little film that tells about the birth of jesus, silent movie style. When i walked around camp the other day, one of the most consistent answers to what are your favorite christmas resources, was. I wonder if that is how the ancient people felt when they saw the star of bethlehem. Several years ago a friend involved in a simple church hosted a viewing of the star of bethlehem movie. This has been a popular documentary about the star of bethlehem it seems, but there are significant flaws that undo the the hypothesis, from dating the events to the astrological interpretation of the conjunctions to fitting what the gospel of matthew describes.
From the beginning, i perceived the star project as international in scopethis was part of the original vision. The gospel according to mark read by david suchet duration. Feb 07, 2008 incidentally, there have been at least 4 other films with the title the star of bethlehem. Lots of great religious imagery including magically appearing angels, mary doing a circle of life thing with. One that ties together the mystery of bible prophecy, the intrigue of history, and the technology of science. This presentation, has rapidly grown in popularity around the world by. Northern hemisphere stargazers were treated to a fine spectacle on tuesday night as the planets jupiter and venus lined up in a celestial. When i walked around camp the other day, one of the most consistent answers to what are your favorite christmas resources, was the star of bethlehem documentary. Larson used the starry night astronomy computer program along with an article written by astronomer craig chester. There is a riveting story behind the christmas star. The star of bethlehem biblical prophecy and evidence. The film is a retelling of biblical events preceding the nativity of jesus.
Larson produced a dvd titled the star of bethlehem. This site is an investigation of the story found in the biblical gospel of matthew, a story often called the star of bethlehem. Its a moving, powerful story about the real star of bethlehem, what it was. As i have pointed out in my last post about the famed star of bethlehem, apparently one of the most popular versions of the theory of what the. One of the classic images of the christmas holiday is that of three wise men or kings traveling to bethlehem, over which. I took umbrage with that announcement and posted a rebuttal on this blog. Dec, 2012 for centuries, the star of bethlehem hovered over the gray areas of myth, miracle and science. Cosmos and culture if nothing else, the story of the star of bethlehem tells us of a time when looking up to the skies. What is wrong with rick larsons star of bethlehem dvd documentary rick larsons documentary on the star of bethlehem has become very popular in christian circles over the past decade.
You likely know the verse we saw his star in the east and have come to worship him. This site is an investigation of the story found in the biblical gospel of matthew, a story often called the star. Ive bought five copies of this video and happily give it to special people as christmas gifts. Documentary the star of bethlehem mpower pictures is a fine christian documentary chronicling rick larsons use of contemporary astronomical software in conjunction with historical sources both christian and non to locate the position of various heavenly bodies during major biblical events. Whilst this ias a different film than the one which soul ache suggests appears to have been started by an evangelical attorney, its introductory section sounds no less loony was it the star caused by a nuclear explosion in outer space. Its a moving, powerful story about the real star of bethlehem, what it was, what it signified, and an eve greater story of the beautiful handwork of god. The star of bethlehem is an excellent example of an event that occurs right at the intersection of christianity and science, in a world created by a god who chose to institute natural laws but. It brings the words of roman and jewish historians alongside the visions of ancient prophets. Last year creme announced the reemergence of the bethlehem star, which according to creme was a giant ufo mothership.
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