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John Shelby Spong (A Bishop Rethinks the Birth of Jesus) says that among people he knows in New Testament circles, the universal assumption is that the magi, or wise men, were not actual people. If the wise men were not real, then Matthew was writing Christian midrash, and the Wise Men were 'guided' by Matthew himself, as he constructed a story about Jesus.
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Did the wise men see Jesus in a manger?
The wise men (magi) of Matthew's Gospel saw Jesus in a house (Matt 2:11), not a manger.The manger is part of Luke's Gospel.
How did the wise men find the manger where baby Jesus lay?
According to Matthew 2:7-10, the three wise men followed a star from the east and finally the star stood still over the house in which Jesus was.
Where do the three wise men put the Christmas presents?
they put the presents next to the manger.
Christmas what are the symbols of that time of the year?
The "Star", The "3 Wise Men", "Carols", "a babe in a manger".
Who was involved in the nativity?
The Christmas nativity is the manger in which Jesus was born, and Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Some nativities include shepherds and three wise men (though the wise men were not at the manger, but arrived much later, and the number is not mentioned in the Bible). Many have animals, such as cows and sheep.
Did the star shine over the manger?
Yes, according to the Bible, a star guided the three wise men to the location of Jesus' birth in a manger.
Who visited Jesus in his manger?
The Bible only says that the Shepherds visited Him in the manger not much else is known
What is 'The Star Of Bethlehem' story about?
The Star Of Bethlehem story is the Christian story about the birth of Christ. According to the story a star appeared over the manger where Jesus was born that allowed the three wise men to find him.
Are there any Christmas symbols?
The manger, Jesus, Mary, the angel, the three wise men, and the sheppard. (see Google images) Also, the cross and presents.
How many wise men are there in the dessert in England?
well... if you can find a desert in england then you can count the number of wise men. Then again being wise men in england they probably wouldn't have chosen to live in one bit of desert so any men you do find in this imaginary english desert of yours are probly not very wise
What was the total number of letters in the gifts that the wise men brought to the manger?
Gold and frankincense and myrrh. Without the "and" = 21, with the "and", 24. As normally quoted (two "ands" = 27).
What did Melchior give baby Jesus?
Melchior gave baby Jesus myrrh. Melchior was one of the 3 wise men who came to visit Jesus when he was born in a manger.
