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The Star of Bethlehem
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The Star of Bethlehem

2007-10-23 · 63 min · ★ 8.2

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Stephen Vidano
Production companies
Stephen Vidano Films, Mpower Pictures
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United States of America
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Released

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Frederick A. LarsonSelf

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