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Star of Bethlehem (Topical Term)

Number of records used in: 4

Preferred form: Star of Bethlehem

Used for/see from:

Bethlehem, Star of
Christmas star

See also:

Broader heading: Jesus Christ Nativity
Broader heading: Astronomy in the Bible
Broader heading: Stars Religious aspects Christianity

Notes

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.)