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      • The Magi were both real and symbolic. As real men, the three kings confirmed ancient prophecies about Jesus being the Messiah, and as symbols, they showed that he came to save all people, rich and poor, learned or unschooled, from anywhere in the world.
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  2. Oct 6, 2024 · The Three Wise Men would have had material of a prophetic nature (some have suggested that they obtained it from an eastern Jewish community, such as that of Babylon) that allowed them to astronomically identify the birth of the “King of the Jews.”

  3. 2 days ago · Why is it important to uncover the identity of the three wise men? It’s important because the vast majority of people put the story of Christ’s birth into the same big magical box with the other charming stories of Christmas.

    • The Church celebrates three epiphanies.
    • It’s believed to be the second-oldest feast day. The feast of the Epiphany is one of the oldest Christian feast days, most likely the second after Easter.
    • A saint determined the date. Studies maintain that Epiphany was set for Jan. 6 because this day commemorated the birth of Aion, the patron god of Alexandria, who was related to the sun god.
    • Kings by tradition. St. Matthew, the only one in the Bible who mentions the Magi, explains that they were from “the East,” an area that, for the Jews, was the territories of Arabia, Persia, or Chaldea.
    • The Church celebrates three epiphanies. The feast of the Three Kings is commonly called Epiphany, a word that in Greek means “manifestation” in the sense that God reveals himself and makes himself known.
    • It’s believed to be the second-oldest feast day. The feast of the Epiphany is one of the oldest Christian feast days, most likely the second after Easter.
    • A saint determined the date. Studies maintain that Epiphany was set for Jan. 6 because this day commemorated the birth of Aion, the patron god of Alexandria, who was related to the sun god.
    • Kings by tradition. St. Matthew, the only one in the Bible who mentions the Magi, explains that they were from “the East,” an area that, for the Jews, was the territories of Arabia, Persia, or Chaldea.
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    The gifts of the three kings symbolize Christ's identity and mission: gold for a king, incense for God, and myrrh used to anoint the dead. Ironically, the Gospel of John states that Nicodemus brought a mixture of 75 pounds of aloe and myrrh to anoint Jesus’ body after the crucifixion. God honored the wise men by warning them in a dream to go home b...

    The three kings were among the wisest men of their time. Discovering that the Messiah was to be born, they organized an expedition to find him, following a star that led them to Bethlehem. Despite their culture and religion in a foreign land, they accepted Jesus as their Savior.

    When we seek God with sincere determination, we will find him. He is not hiding from us but wants to have an intimate relationshipwith each of us. These wise men paid Jesus the kind of respect only God deserves, bowing before him and worshiping him. Jesus is not just a great teacher or admirable person as many people say today, but the Son of the L...

    Matthew reveals nothing of these visitors' ancestry. Over the centuries, legend has assigned them names: Gaspar or Casper; Melchior; and Balthasar. Balthasar has a Persian sound. If indeed these men were scholars from Persia, they would have been familiar with Daniel's prophecy about the Messiah or "Anointed One." (Daniel 9:24–27, NIV). The designa...

    Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." (NIV)

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  4. Jan 17, 2024 · The three wise men, often referred to as the Magi or Kings, hold a profound significance in the Christian narrative as celestial scholars who embarked on a divinely guided journey to honor the birth of Jesus Christ.

  5. Dec 30, 2010 · We see the virtue of these wise men, not only in their mere coming, but also in their publicly saying: “we have seen His star in the East, and have come to worship Him” (Matt. 2:2). They did not fear neither the anger nor the exasperation of the king.

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