What Was the Star of Bethlehem? A Timely Documentary for All Seasons
Scholars debate whether the Star of Bethlehem is a legend created by the early church or a miracle that marked the advent of the Messiah. Is it possible that the star was a real, astronomical event?
Documentary Overview and Investigation
From Producer Stephen McEveety (The Passion of the Christ) comes an amazing documentary on the Star of Bethlehem. Presenter Rick Larson walks you through Biblical and historical clues revealing the significance of this celestial event as well as the vastness of God’s creativity.
The show takes you back to the little town of Bethlehem of long ago, in the endeavor to investigate what was the "Star", that guided the Wise Men. Through this exploration, viewers can discover the biblical criteria and the cosmic poem of the Almighty!
Key Production Information
The following table summarizes the primary contributors and entities involved in the production of this documentary:
| Role | Detail |
| Producer | Stephen McEveety (The Passion of the Christ) |
| Presenter | Rick Larson |
| Cast & Crew | Dionysios P. Simopoulos |
| Production Entities | Eugenides Foundation |
Core Investigation Themes
- Historical and astronomical investigation of the Star.
- Biblical criteria and clues regarding the Messiah's advent.
- The significance of celestial events in Judeo-Christian history.