The Star of Bethlehem

Oct 23, 2007

1h 3m

★ 8.3

Unlock the Mystery of the World's Most Famous Star

Overview

Scholars debate whether the Star of Bethlehem is a legend created by the early church or a miracle that marked the advent of Christ. Is it possible that the star was a real, astronomical event? From Producer Stephen McEveety (The Passion of the Christ) comes an amazing documentary on the Star of Bethlehem.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Stephen Vidano Films

Mpower Pictures

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Frederick A. Larson

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