Star of Bethlehem
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title:
Star of Bethlehem
text:
The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, appears in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew chapter 2 where "wise men from the East" (Magi) are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There, they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask him:
Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. Herod calls together his scribes and priests who, quoting a verse from the Book of Micah, interpret it as a prophecy that the Jewish Messia
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description:
Biblical star revealing Christ's birth
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_of_Bethlehem
date created:
2004-04-20T15:02:43Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T20:28:07Z
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