Is there scientific evidence for the star of Bethlehem? Unbelievable? 7 Jan 2012

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A show marking January's Feast of the Epiphany which marks the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. Various astronomical theories have been put forward for what might have constituted the "Star of Bethlehem" that guided the Magi as recorded in Matthew 2. Christian Astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink of Reasons To Believe join Justin. Agnostic Astronomer Mark Kidger who works for the European Space Agency also joins the conversation. The firmly sceptical side is catered for by Norman Bacrac of the Ethical Society. Hugh, Jeff and Mark outline the conclusion their work has drawn on the Star of Bethlehem most likely being a recurring nova, witnessed by other astronomers in 5 BC. Norman expresses scepticism at the idea a celestial object could have led the Magi to a specific location and the astronomers respond. For Reasons to Believe resources on The Star http://www.reasons.org/christmasstar For Mark Kidger's book The Star of Bethlehem http://amzn.to/wNklg2 For the Ethical Society http://www.ethicalsoc.org.uk For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the MP3 podcast http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes If you enjoyed this show you may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 26 Dec 2009 - Are the two Christmas accounts contradictory? Christian Charles Foster vs. Atheist Robert Stovold Unbelievable? 22 Dec 2007 - Did Christians steal Christmas? Join the conversation at http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable and via Facebook and Twitter

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0:30.6	Well, welcome along to Unbelievable.
0:32.4	It is the first show of the new year.
0:35.0	I hope you enjoyed last week's show. I'm Justin Briley and last week we had sort of a
0:40.0	quite a varied array of different pieces that I brought to you but back to the normal format this
0:44.9	week of a discussion but in a sense different from our normal format more of a round table
0:49.6	discussion today as we look at something which yes well harks back to Christmas but I'm I'm going
0:54.6	to give you my excuse for why I've saved it for the first week of January in the new year.
0:59.1	This is unbelievable the program that gets Christians and non-Christians talking here on
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1:04.4	You're unbelievable.
1:06.4	Well today on the show we're looking at the star of Bethlehem.
1:10.0	We're asking is there scientific proof for it?
1:12.8	Well joining me from the states today Dr Hugh Ross a Christian astrophysicist
1:17.9	as well as Jeff Zweer Inc who are both part of the organization
1:21.7	Reasons to Believe.
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