The Star Of Bethlehem And The Magi: Interdiscip... -

: Most celestial bodies move from east to west, but the Magi traveled south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem.

: Scholars note that the Magi's "exceeding joy" upon seeing the star again matches the emotion an experimental scientist feels when a theoretical prediction is finally confirmed by data. Key Scientific Theories The Star of Bethlehem and the Magi: Interdiscip...

While there is no single consensus, the interdisciplinary research highlights several compelling candidates for what the Magi—who were likely Persian or Babylonian astrologer-priests—actually saw. : Most celestial bodies move from east to