The story of Bethlehem, shepherds, wise men, and a manger may have only emerged later as Christians tried to tie Jesus' story into an ancient Jewish prophecy. Instead, some experts suggest that ...

Ancient Bethlehem lies in the West Bank, in an area where the Israeli government bans its citizens from entering. To visit, you cross a checkpoint manned by Israel Defense Force soldiers pointing ...

Orthodox Christians have gathered in Bethlehem this week, the city recognised as the birthplace of Jesus, to mark Christmas.

Astronomy and the star of Bethlehem The modern word "astronomy" derives from the Greek word for star, astron. Ancient astronomers meticulously tracked the movements of stars. The Babylonians had ...

Some scholars argue that the emphasis on Bethlehem as Jesus's birthplace arose from the desire to link him to an ancient Hebrew prophecy. The prophet Micah predicted that the Messiah would be born ...

Moreover, in the ancient world, comets were often regarded ... "You can't follow a star from Baghdad to Jerusalem to Bethlehem," Weintraub said. "Stars don't do that. They rise and set, and ...

Bethlehem’s Manger Square in front of the ... there are no plans to put up the traditional lighted Christmas Tree in the ancient settlement that is revered by Christians as the birthplace ...

But have you heard of Bethlehem, Connecticut? It’s a favorite destination because of its Christmas connection. With approximately 3,400 residents, modest in size like its ancient namesake once ...

Bethlehem’s Manger Square in front of the ... there are no plans to put up the traditional lighted Christmas Tree in the ancient settlement that is revered by Christians as the birthplace ...