Star of Bethlehem theory

Perhaps the Star of Bethlehem wasn’t just one star, but many. One popular theory says it was a lining up of Jupiter (representing “kings,” since Jupiter, aka Zeus, was the king of gods) and Saturn (representing Jews who worship on Saturn’s day, Saturday), in the constellation of Pisces (meaning “fish” and representing the Mediterranean Sea area where Jews lived). The alignment reportedly happened three times in 7 BC, about the time scholars say Jesus was born. Illustrated Bible Dictionary, p. 468. Video: Star of Bethlehem.