#1518
2016-03-24
With Bradley Schaefer
LSU astronomer Bradley Schaeffer gives us more of the astronomical perspective on the Easter holiday, particularly Good Friday. Astronomers are keepers of the calendar, so astronomical information has a bearing on some of our most important holidays, and may help us cut through some of the ambiguity of the biblical texts.
tags: Astronomy Easter Good Friday Calendar
#1517
2016-03-17
With Bradley Schaefer
We enjoyed talking with LSU astronomer Bradley Schaeffer about the Star of Bethlehem last year, so we invited him back on the program to give us an astronomical perspective on the Easter holiday, particularly Good Friday. Astronomers are keepers of the calendar, so astronomical information has a bearing on some of our most important holidays, and may help us cut through some of the ambiguity of the biblical texts.
tags: Astronomy Easter Good Friday Calendar