The star is mentioned twice, and the text implies the first sighting was at the time of Jesus's birth.

In ancient times, people were more familiar with the stars ... Astronomy and the star of Bethlehem The modern word "astronomy" derives from the Greek word for star, astron. Ancient astronomers ...

On top of the conflict in Gaza, people here ... being one of the most ancient communities,” he said. Friar Ibrahim Faltas, vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land, in Bethlehem, West Bank, Dec.