This setting aligns with the spiritual fervor later attributed to Jesus. So, why the insistence on Bethlehem? The answer lies in Jewish prophecy. The Old Testament foretold that the Messiah would ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Was the “Star of Bethlehem” an actual astronomical event? At this time of year, it’s always open for debate, yet most ...

Don Taylor, one of the main proponents of an incorporation push for the Bethlehem Community, spoke during the public comment ...

What’s the bright star in the east — and west? This week, three bright planets are making that case to be this year's “Star of Bethlehem” or “Christmas Star,” with Jupiter, Mars and ...