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What was the Star of Bethlehem, really?

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Some speculation on what the Star of Bethlehem might have been, really.

Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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Author Jon MossPosted on December 24, 2013Categories Astronomy, Christianity, Holidays, Seasons, Stars, WinterTags astronomy, Christmas

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