Once there was a great intersection in the ancient city of Bethlehem.

We know a little something about great intersections. When we travel by car, we discover that the intersection of interstate highways becomes the epicenter of all kinds of activity: lots of traffic, and with the traffic come motels, restaurants, gas stations, fast food places, and more. Furthermore, within certain cities, some particular intersections have gained worldwide fame. The corner of Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood, Piccadilly Circus in London, Times Square in New York City -- these intersections have all gained renown beyond their towns.  And we have other kinds of busy and important intersections -- ones that are not just the juncture of roads. Train tracks and commuter traffic made Grand Central Station syno…