The Star of Bethlehem and the Magi: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Experts on the Ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman World, and Modern Astronomy - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Peter Barthel (Editor), George Van Kooten (Editor)Publish date:2015-11-13Pages:718
Language:EnglishPublisher:BrillISBN-13:9789004308480ISBN-10:9004308482UPC:9789004308480Book Category:Religion, ScienceBook Subcategory:Christianity, Christian Theology, Space ScienceBook Topic:Christology, AstronomySize:9.20 x 6.10 x 1.70 inchesWeight:2.2024Product ID:SCXY7S9MJW
This book is the fruit of the first ever interdisciplinary international scientific conference on Matthew's story of the Star of Bethlehem and the Magi, held in 2014 at the University of Groningen, and attended by world-leading specialists in all relevant fields: modern astronomy, the ancient near-eastern and Greco-Roman worlds, the history of science, and religion. The scholarly discussions and...
Language:EnglishPublisher:BrillISBN-13:9789004308480ISBN-10:9004308482UPC:9789004308480Book Category:Religion, ScienceBook Subcategory:Christianity, Christian Theology, Space ScienceBook Topic:Christology, AstronomySize:9.20 x 6.10 x 1.70 inchesWeight:2.2024Product ID:SCXY7S9MJW
Peter Barthel (PhD 1984) is Professor of Astrophysics at the Kapteyn Institute of the University of Groningen, researching active galaxies and quasars in the near and distant universe with ground- and space-based telescopes. He has a keen interest in science communication and education, and has won prizes as well as a Royal Distinction for his original efforts in these areas.
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