This documentary is fascinating and meticulously researched. Frederick A. Larson, a lawyer, became interested in the history of the star of Bethlehem, and did extensive examining of the facts. He relied on biblical texts, Jewish historians such as Josephus, and astronomers and constellation experts such as Johames Kepler and Copernicus. Using astronomy software, he went back in time to the period in which the Eastern Star would have been viewed in the sky, and he began piecing together his findings. This DVD makes use of fantastic graphics and illustrations and sound teaching. The viewer may be shocked to learn some of Larson’s findings, which solidify and do not contradict biblical teachings. Larson illustrates how a star could be bright and stop over a specific location. He also attempts to narrow down just exactly what kind of star it was: A comet? A nova? He makes some interesting comments regarding the star known as “Messiah’s Star.” He concludes with some reliable scientific facts about the history of the stars during the time of Christ’s crucifixion.
The video opens with an on-screen scripture taken from Psalms, chapter nineteen: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” We gladly award five doves to this exemplary program. Website: http://www.bethlehemstar.net