A Jewish and Babylonian Perspective About the Star of Bethlehem The biblical account of the wise men and the star that announced the coming of the Messiah of Israel has inspired and puzzled people for two millennia. Important aspects of Babylonian astronomy seem to be involved in understanding the star’s appearing. But in addition, this booklet also explores the men and events from a profoundly Jewish perspective. The traditional Jewish names of stars and planets, Jewish symbols, as well as Jewish dates, all seem to be keys to unlocking the mystery of the famous star. Who were the biblical Magi? Various wise men were important in the history of the vast region to the east of Judaea. Zoroastrian, Babylonian, Greek and even Jewish wise men all played a role there in several successive empires. A possible Jewish connection with the story of the biblical wise men has been long neglected. Tens of thousands of Jews lived in Mesopotamia and Iran when Jesus was born. A connection must have been made between Babylonian astronomy and the Jewish messianic hope. This is the color edition. A grayscale edition is also available: ISBN 979-10-95558-10-1 Book website: www.star-of-bethlehem.info Dwight Hutchison has worked with Youth With A Mission since 1986. For over 20 years, he was involved in organizing and directing a worldwide Christian intercessory prayer effort. Dwight is an amateur biking enthusiast, and he can often be found star-gazing on hilltops in southern France. Dwight and his family live in the Rhone Valley, north of Avignon. He has studied at Eastern Kentucky University and Asbury Seminary. Dwight has also written two other books about the Star of Bethlehem. A fairly academic work of almost 400 pages entitled, The Lion Led the Way . A shorter book of about 100 pages entitled, A Sign Over Bethlehem , is geared more for the general public. A historical novel about the wise men is in preparation.