Dr. Mike Molnar

Author - Astronomer, Historian, and Violin Maker

Enrichment Lecturer - TV & Radio Guest

TV Appearances

• “Search for the Star of Bethlehem” BBC2 / Discovery Science, Dec. 2008
• “Miracles: Fact, Fictions and Faith” Fox News, Dec. 2007
• “The Christmas Story“ National Geographic TV, Dec. 2006
• “48 Hours - The Story of Christmas NBC-TV, Dec. 2005
• “Mummy Detective - The Three Kings” with Archaeologist Bob Brier
  The Learning Channel (TLC), Dec. 2004
• “Jesus: The Real Story” CNN-TV Productions, Jan. 2004.
• “Mystery of the Magi” PBS-TV, Dec. 2002.
• “The Birth of Jesus” BBC-TV London, Dec. 2002
• “In Search of Christmas” History Channel, Dec. 2001
• “The Star of the Magi” Science and Technology News Network (affiliated with ABC News), Dec. 2001
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  These shows continue to be aired during the holidays.

Radio Interview Testimonials

How can a coin lead a man to an ancient mystery? Surely this is the stuff of Indiana Jones! In fact it is reality and with a Doctor in Astrophysics and a well honed sleuthing ability Dr. Mike Molnar did just this as he discovered "What led the Wise Men to Bethlehem". A fascinating mix of science, history and though provoking ideas! I loved it and so did my nighttime radio audience! Dr. Molnar is a charming and entreating guest!

Michael Molnar's book, The Star of Bethlehem, is not only intriguing as a human adventure, it is a classic but popular study of religious history, altered by current archeological, theological, and astronomical studies.

• Find out what the Star of Bethlehem really was verus what we have been told for centuries.
• Discover the evidence that Molnar used to reveal why the three wise men knew they would find a new born 'King of Israel' and what that meant.
• Find out how predictable, rather than coincidental, their journey and search in the East was, and how they planned their odyssey with foreknowldge.

Using astronomy and ancient astrology, Molnar has uncovered a beautiful and exciting adventure, taking the average reader into the biblical past. Finding as he admits, unexpected confirmation of an astrogically identifiable 'great star', even Molnar himself, was shocked by what he discovered. Find out why history may be rewritten because of The Star of Bethlehem. I did, and so did the Zoh Show audience.

Biography

Michael R. Molnar is an astronomer, educator, and programmer with a long history in academe and industry. He received his Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Wisconsin in 1971 and went on to do pioneering research in the field of magnetic stars using satellite observations.

Dr. Molnar served on the research teams for several space missions such as the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-2 (1971) and Mariner 9 Mars Orbiter (1973). He has lectured and conducted research at the University of Colorado, The University of Toledo, and Rutgers University. Dr. Molnar has a diverse background in industry where he developed spectrometer and fiber optic systems, and managed various computer system projects.

His research into astronomical symbols on ancient Greek and Roman coins has received international attention with his explanation of the Christmas Star. Reviews of his scholarly book, “The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi” (Rutgers 1999) have been outstanding. Dr. Molnar’s interviews about the Star of Bethlehem are featured each Christmas around the world on international television and radio programs. He has made television appearances on the BBC, Discovery Channel, CNN, PBS, CBS, and the History Channel. He also contributes articles about ancient coins and the history of astronomy to popular magazines. He has presented talks at Harvard University, the US Coast Guard Academy, NASA Headquarters at Greenbelt, MD, and other esteened instuitions.

Currently, Dr. Molnar makes superb violins for competitions that are valued by collectors and players.

He continues doing a vigorous lecture circuit and interview sessions.

Contact him for your engagement. Note: Ask early for Christmas appearances.

Contact Information

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