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To: nightdriver
This was evidently the Shekaina Glory, God's own light, the same light that followed the Israelites in the desert and what illuminated the interior of the tabernacle.

Interesting theory, but I don't think so.

We now know much about the Star.

It signified birth. It signified kingship. It had a connection with the Jewish nation. It rose in the east, like other stars. It appeared at a precise time. Herod didn't know when it appeared. It endured over time. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. It stopped over Bethlehem.

I don't think the Shekaina Glory would fit all of those parameters.

15 posted on 12/23/2004 11:55:24 AM PST by GLDNGUN
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To: GLDNGUN
"I don't think the Shekaina Glory would fit all of those parameters."

Could be.

"...the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was."

Astronomical stars don't move around like that and then indicate a specific location as this incident records.

29 posted on 12/23/2004 12:55:15 PM PST by nightdriver
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