All Things Considered

Sacred Stars


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Azim Ahmed considers the cultural and religious significance of stars across many different faiths.

Professor George van Kooten from the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge discusses the Star of Bethlehem and the journey of the Magi, while Conwy Fisherman, Carl Davies, explains celestial navigation.

Author and Mathematician, Professor Sarah Hart, describes what a hexagram is.

Dr Jaclyn Granick from the School of History, Archaeology and Religion at Cardiff University, tells us the origins of the Star of David and how its identity has changed over time.

Senior Lecturer in Islamic Studies at Cardiff University, Dr Mansur Ali, explains why stars feature prominently in Islam.

Plus, Author and Welsh Witch, Mhara Starling, reveals the magic behind the pentagram.

Presented by Azim Ahmed.

Produced by Stuart Russell.
Audio Supervision by Searle Whittney.

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