Three Kings – Merry and True

#3 Herod the Great’s Reign 37-4 BC

Maybe you doubt that a comet recorded by the Han Dynasty in China for 5 BC was the sign of the Star of Bethlehem followed by the wise men from Persia to Bethlehem. Lets pursue another line of inquiry involving the Bible and Jewish history. Jesus was born in Bethlehem during the reign of HerodContinue reading “#3 Herod the Great’s Reign 37-4 BC”

#12 Summary of Star of Bethlehem Article

It is known that it was decided by the Church to celebrate Christmas, the birth of Christ, in December to replace the Pagan festival of the winter soltice popular in Europe. It was thought mistakenly that the soltice occurred on the 25th December rather than on the 21st December so this date was chosen. ActualContinue reading “#12 Summary of Star of Bethlehem Article”

#2 Visit of the Magi in the Gospel of Matthew

Second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’”Continue reading “#2 Visit of the Magi in the Gospel of Matthew”