The star of Bethlehem : an astronomer's view /
Kidger, Mark R.,1960-
Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press,
c1999.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-300) and index.
Matthew's star -- A star over Bethlehem? -- The first Christmas -- Halley's comet and other red herrings -- Shooting stars and fiery rains -- Supernova Bethlehem? -- We three kings? -- Triple conjunctions: a key to unlocking the mystery? -- Is the answer written in Chinese? -- What was the Star of Bethlehem? -- Epilogue. Which star is the star? -- Appendix. The heavens above Bethlehem.
Astronomy in the Bible.
Astronomy, Ancient.