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David Ackroyd
Erik Thompson
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Star of Bethlehem
6.2/10 · 44 votesMar 22, 201445 min
Ranked #3 of 4 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg
What was the astronomical reality behind the star that, according to the Gospel of Matthew, guided the Magi to the young Jesus? This episode examines almost 20 centuries of theories, including meteors, novae, supernovae and comets…but is the truth to be found in a combination
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Episode Summary
"Star of Bethlehem" is episode 4 of The Universe season 8. It scored 6.2/10 from 44 votes, ranking #3 of 4 episodes this season (season average 6.3). It aired on March 22, 2014.