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What makes it unlikely that Halley's comet was the Star of Bethlehem?
What makes it unlikely that Halley's comet was the Star of Bethlehem?
- It was not visible in the sky during the time of Jesus' birth
- It was not associated with royalty
- It was not a single bright object (correct)
- It was visible in the sky in a different year
What might have led the Magi to King Herod?
What might have led the Magi to King Herod?
- A prophecy from a local priest
- A single bright star in the sky
- An astrological interpretation of the sky (correct)
- A dream they had
What was the significance of Jupiter's display in the constellation of Aries?
What was the significance of Jupiter's display in the constellation of Aries?
- It indicated the end of an era
- It heralded the arrival of the Magi
- It was associated with royalty (correct)
- It signaled the birth of a new king
What is a possible explanation for the Star of Bethlehem?
What is a possible explanation for the Star of Bethlehem?
Why did the Magi need to ask Herod for directions?
Why did the Magi need to ask Herod for directions?
What was the significance of the moon passing Jupiter in the constellation of Aries?
What was the significance of the moon passing Jupiter in the constellation of Aries?
What is a conjunction in the context of celestial bodies?
What is a conjunction in the context of celestial bodies?
Why does the conjunction on April 17, 6 B.C. fit with the story of the Star of Bethlehem?
Why does the conjunction on April 17, 6 B.C. fit with the story of the Star of Bethlehem?
What is retrograde motion in the context of planetary motion?
What is retrograde motion in the context of planetary motion?
What is the significance of the conjunction on June 17, 2 B.C.?
What is the significance of the conjunction on June 17, 2 B.C.?
What is the distinguishing feature of the conjunction on April 17, 6 B.C. compared to the other two conjunctions?
What is the distinguishing feature of the conjunction on April 17, 6 B.C. compared to the other two conjunctions?
Who suggested that a conjunction theory might be correct in his book 'The Star of Bethlehem'?
Who suggested that a conjunction theory might be correct in his book 'The Star of Bethlehem'?
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