If you understand the theory better than me, Please correct me as you will.
Jesus, born on April 17, 6 BC. The date corresponds to when Jupiter was in either the constellations Capricorn or Saggitarius. In ancient astrology, there was a belief in a "King Star." The appearance of Jupiter where it could be seen by the Magi, could have been interpreted as the King Star, which could otherwise be called the fortelling of the coming of the King of the Jews. Later, the same Planet occured again on December 17th, at which time the Magi followed its light to Jesus.
There are some more points that could be made, but I don't want to be overly complicated.
2006-08-15 02:43:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Grandreal, all I stated above comes from my recollection of a BBC produced program that aired in the US. Originally when and where, I don't know, but it was produced in 2004, maybe earlier. The person that originally made this claim, as I recall, was a Rutgers University professor.
2006-08-15 06:25:12 · update #1
You are very close. I think it was April 6 2006 years ago.
2006-08-20 19:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by # one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the year 6 BC can be accurate, because the date AD is after the death of christ. this would have made Jesus only 6 years old when he was crucified. As for the date of April 17th, that is a possibility, as December 25th was just a date that was picked for celebrating the birth of christ as a remembrance date. From the story of the bible, it appears that his actual birth was probably during a period between april to june due to the weather during that time of the year and the shepherds grazing.
2006-08-15 02:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by sheristeele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with the theory is the same as when you see UFO sightings blamed on Venus and such. While yes, Jupiter may have been there on those 17th's it looked no different to an observer on the 15th or the 14th or the 18th and so on. Celestial progress is slow and blaming something seen on one particular day on something such as that makes little sense as the same thing would have been seen in the weeks before and after.
2006-08-15 02:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by sam21462 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be!
It is fairly well accepted by those in the know that it was sometime between April to June. I have always believe it to be May or at least after April 21st. Because of the the sign. But the ram would work also!
I have not done much study in this, so I am willing to bow to your work.
2006-08-15 06:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by Grandreal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is my understanding that Jesus was conceived 6 months after John (his cousin). Given that John was born approx. April 5/6, it stands to reason that Jesus was born approx. October 5/6.
2006-08-19 19:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think much of it at all. The entire birth story is astrological symbolism. The magi represent the belt of Orion.
2006-08-15 02:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is totally a non issue. The date, even the time of year don't make any difference. Jim
2006-08-15 02:56:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds reasonable. We know that Dec 25th was NOT his real birthday, and that shepherds were in the fields.
I'd believe it.
2006-08-15 02:51:06 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All we really know is that Jesus was a Jew from the West Bank.
2006-08-15 19:13:44 · answer #9 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That may be a good theory. It technically doesn't matter. The fact is, He was born. That is what really matters.
2006-08-15 02:55:04 · answer #10 · answered by LARRY S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋