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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. They therefore did not really follow any star. Other scholars point out that a star or comet, considered throughout the Roman Empire to be a portent of things to come, really did appear in 66 CE. Since Matthew's Gospel is considered to have been written only about twenty years after the star of 66 CE, they say that Matthew's story was probably inspired by that star.
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Who magi made a long journey to Bethlehem to find?
The magi are referred to as the three wise men and they traveled to find Jesus Christ our savior. God guided them by the Northern star.
What Gospel has story of magi visiting Jesus?
The Gospel of Matthew contains the story of the Magi visiting Jesus. In this account, the Magi, guided by a star, come to worship the newborn Jesus and offer gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Is a Christmas star really a star?
it depends on which star you are talking about if you are talking about the stars you put on your Christmas tree then no. if you are talking about the star that guided the three Persian Magi to Jesus Christ then yes. we just don't know which star it is
Who is the writer of the poem Journey Of The Magi?
T.S.Elliot is the author of the poem The Journey Of The Magi. When Baby Christ was born in Bethlehem, a new star rose in the sky. Star- Studying had then well-developed in the East. The Magician Priests there instantly knew that a Holy Birth has been caused in the West. Finding their way guided by this new star, three Magician Priests journeyed to Bethlehem with eastern gifts for this newborn babe. Magi means Magician Priests or Scholars.
What are star followers?
Magi
Who traveled from far away to find Jesus and what did they follow?
The wise men, also known as the Magi, traveled from afar to find Jesus. They followed a star, known as the Star of Bethlehem, which guided them to the place where Jesus was born.
Because Of The Three Wise Men Also Called The Magi Does Jesus Believe Magic Is Good Or Evil?
The three wise men did not use magic. They depended on their intuition, their eyes were opened to see the star and were guided by this.
What was the Jesus' Star?
Alone among the gospels, Matthew says that magi followed a star from the east, to Jerusalem and then to Bethlehem, where the star identified the exact house in which the baby Jesus lay.John Shelby Spong (Born of a Woman: A Bishop Rethinks the Birth of Jesus) says that among people he knows in New Testament circles, the universal assumption is that the magi were not actual people. Matthew was clearly writing Christian midrash.Furthermore, the scribes who recorded every strange celestial event in Palestine and elsewhere throughout the Roman Empire and the Persian Empire never mentioned any strange star during the reign of King Herod. There was no star that could have guided the magi to the home of Jesus.However, there is a sound explanation for the Star of Jesus. Matthew's Gospel is believed to have been written during the 80s of the first century. A star did appear shortly beforehand, in the 60s, and caused widespread religious speculation at the time. The author of Matthew was almost certainly inspired by that star.
What guided the astrologers to Jesus?
The guide that brought the King Herod's magi (aka wisemen, advisors, astrologers, etc.) east, to Jesus in Jerusalem, is known as The Star of Bethlehem (or Christmas Star). When Jesus was born, this star marked the location of his birth.Reference: Book of Matthew: Chapter 2 (see related link below)
Who were the Magi from the life of Mary the mother of God?
The Magi were the wise men who came from the east in search of the newborn King of the Jews. They were guided to where Jesus, Mary and Joseph were staying in Bethlehem where they left gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Who guided Louis and Clark throughout the Louisiana Purchase?
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Who were the first people to navigate by the north star and the big dipper?
The Magi.
