Books with title The Star of Bethlehem: A Skeptical View

The Star of Bethlehem: A Skeptical View is an analysis of the astronomical portent found in the Gospel of Matthew which supposedly led the Magi from the East to the birthplace of Jesus. Throughout history, people have tried to connect the Star to real, naturalistic phenomena, as well as to explain it in other ways. Adair takes a thorough look at all of these explanatory attempts, using the tools of science and astronomy, and finds them fundamentally wanting. Take a trip through the heavens above with Adair as he critically explores many centuries of flawed hypotheses, looking to answer the question "Did the Star of Bethlehem really exist?" This book is at the conjunction of science and religion. "Well researched, scientifically reasoned, elegantly concise, this book will long be required reading on the 'Star of Bethlehem'. Full of fascinating historical facts, and better informed and more careful than any other book on the subject, this should be on the shelf of everyone interested in that legendary celestial event." Richard Carrier, Ph.D., author of Proving History: Bayes's Theorem and the Quest for the Historical Jesus."A fascinating and readable feat of hardcore historical legwork and keen scientific analysis." David Fitzgerald, author of The Complete Heretic's Guide to Western Religion: The Mormons. "...tightly-argued, well-reasoned.... Adair masterfully demonstrates why every effort to rationalize the Star thus far has failed.... A concise and rigorous must-read for anyone interested in religion, history, and modern efforts to understand the past." Jason Colavito, author of The Cult of Alien Gods.

The Star of Bethlehem: A Skeptical View is an analysis of the astronomical portent found in the Gospel of Matthew which supposedly led the Magi from the East to the birthplace of Jesus. Throughout history, people have tried to connect the Star to real, naturalistic phenomena, as well as to explain it in other ways. Adair takes a thorough look at all of these explanatory attempts, using the tools of science and astronomy, and finds them fundamentally wanting. Take a trip through the heavens above with Adair as he critically explores many centuries of flawed hypotheses, looking to answer the question "Did the Star of Bethlehem really exist?" This book is at the conjunction of science and religion. "Well researched, scientifically reasoned, elegantly concise, this book will long be required reading on the 'Star of Bethlehem'. Full of fascinating historical facts, and better informed and more careful than any other book on the subject, this should be on the shelf of everyone interested in that legendary celestial event." Richard Carrier, Ph.D., author of Proving History: Bayes's Theorem and the Quest for the Historical Jesus. "A fascinating and readable feat of hardcore historical legwork and keen scientific analysis." David Fitzgerald, author of The Complete Heretic's Guide to Western Religion: The Mormons. "...tightly-argued, well-reasoned.... Adair masterfully demonstrates why every effort to rationalize the Star thus far has failed.... A concise and rigorous must-read for anyone interested in religion, history, and modern efforts to understand the past." Jason Colavito, author of The Cult of Alien Gods.

Ahmed and his Uncle Ali live in Bethlehem, Israel,They have just discovered a spectacular NEW star.So have Esther and her father, Enoch, who live in Nazareth in northern Israel.Both adults know that the star has a special meaning - a very, very special meaning which will change the world forever!Ahmed and Esther are about to become part of the story surrounding this brilliant NEW star, and they will come to know the most famous person ever to be on the earth!It's an amazing adventure for Ahmed and Esther.The Star of Bethlehem is a sign of great things to come!

The Star of BethlehemBy Frederic E. Weatherly This classic 1888 Children' Poetry Book for Christmas Season to pray for:The star of BethlehemDawnA little child's Christmas prayerThe carol singersYuletideThe absent oneThe new ChristmasThe children's homeElsie's dollSanta ClausStory-landThe Chirst-childAngel-landThe bells' blessingGranny's ChristmasThe peasant's Christmas eveThe three arrowsThe years take allImmanuel

Ahmed and his Uncle Ali live in Bethlehem, Israel. They have just discovered a spectacular NEW star. So have Esther and her father, Enoch, who live in Nazareth in northern Israel. Both adults know that this star has a special meaning - a very, very special meaning which will change the world forever. Ahmed and Esther are about to become part of the story surrounding the brilliant NEW star, and they will come to know the most famous person ever to be on earth! It's an amazing adventure for Ahmed and Esther. The Star of Bethlehem is the sign of great things to come!