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The magi were not really wise men or kings, as is commonly supposed. They were priests of the Zoroastrian religion, based at the time in Iran and Babylonia.
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 of Matthew's Gospel were not actual people. Matthew was clearly writing Christian midrash.
If Matthew was writing Christian midrash, it is likely that his purpose was to show that even the priests of this great religion wished to worship Jesus.
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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.
What is the connection between moses striking the rock and Jesus?
There is no connection between Moses striking the rock and Jesus. The only connection that does exist is both we're Prophets of God
Where did the Magi find the child Jesus?
Matthew's Gospel tells us that the magi found the baby Jesus in a house in Bethlehem.
What does the painting 'The adoration of the magi' mean?
The painting, 'The adoration of the Magi,' shows the Magi bringing gifts to baby Jesus. The painting portrays the Magi bestowing Jesus with adoration and gifts and recognizing him as a king
What is the Connection between mystery of moral evil in the world and suffering and death of jesus?
There is no connection...
Which of the following was not a gift from a magi diamonds gold or myrrh?
the magi gave Jesus gold, myrrh, and frankincense...so they did not give Jesus diamonds
Which was not a gift from a magi?
Frankincense was not a gift from the magi. The three gifts brought by the magi to baby Jesus were gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
What is a creche trio?
the magi...the three wise men who visited baby Jesus I would have guessed it to be Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus.
Jesus was given a presents by whom?
the magi
What king questioned Jesus about Magi?
herod
Who questioned the Magi about Jesus?
King Herod
How do you use the word magi in a sentence?
According to tradition the baby Jesus was visited by the three Magi.
