The only mention of this event at all is through Matthew's gospel. Mark, Luke and John say nothing on the subject. This kind of circumstance is highly suspicious. In a court of law, should only one out of four witnesses give a recollection of an account, the judge or jury would not be able to believe the incident actually happened. At the time, Rome's astronomical citizens were plentiful, all with eyes turned heavenward.
Berry states that while being scientific and historical nonsense, it is ingenious fiction.
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