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Were there more than three wise men ?

By T.K. Randall
December 22, 2011 · Comment icon 26 comments

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An ancient document has revealed that the baby Jesus may have been visited by crowds of wise men.
While the traditional view of the three wise men travelling to Bethlehem to bring gifts for the baby Jesus has been a staple of the nativity story for years, a new intepretation of an ancient document suggests that there may have more than three - a lot more in fact. "Revelation of the Magi", a document stored in the Vatican, appears to describe how several dozen wise men travelled to visit Jesus from a faraway land believed to be China.
They are one of the most recognised symbols of the festive season, emulated in nativity plays all over the world and whose imagery adorns the front of millions of Christmas cards.


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Comment icon #17 Posted by Mr Walker 13 years ago
Be it discussions on the shroud, the star of Bethleham, NDE, or the light during meditation, I feel you would enjoy the 101 Light Verses page at my other website. I always thought the mention of light was a symbolic gesture in the Christian faith. After all that I learned writing the book, I now feel most of the time it is meant to be literal. I think it is both. The light is an inner beacon and energy force and a source to light ones inner path, but it is also an external and physical part of god and angels. Beings of light have been known long before christianity, and in many cultures not co... [More]
Comment icon #18 Posted by StarChild 83 13 years ago
The Bible never said there was only 3 wise men. it just mentioned the 3 different gifts that were given as offerings.
Comment icon #19 Posted by GIDEON MAGE 12 years ago
Here is my take on the Story fwiw The wise men may have been descendants of the captive Jews of Babylon who chose not to return when Cyris declared that Jerusalem should be rebuilt. basically descendants of Daniel Shadrak Mishak and Ebednigo or their peers. So they would have the Jewish Torah and the prophecies about the redeemer coming. they were also schooled in Persian ect. Astrology and Astronomy. They brought 3 gifts nowhere do the text say there were only 3 of them. After they met with Herrod the Great and failed to return with information about the Child he ordered all boys under 2 year... [More]
Comment icon #20 Posted by Jor-el 12 years ago
One item here that was interesting, they mentiuoned that the magi met the infant Jesus, but that isn't what the bible tells us... Jesus was at least 1 year old at the time of the Magis arrival. The bible says that he was a child, not an infant.
Comment icon #21 Posted by Dying Seraph 12 years ago
Persian wise men . Influenced by Persian/Parsi belief yes. That the Maji were Persian themselves is debatable but very probable. Many believers have a hard time accepting that the author/s would pay tribute to followers of Zoroaster (and the Persians by incorporating them into the Bible and with such a respectable role). A possibility is that with the developments of trade routes and influence of beliefs, it is possible that the wise men were possibly not of Persian descent but of Persian influence. An interesting note- 1. Zoroaster himself prophecied a star in the sky would point the way. 2. ... [More]
Comment icon #22 Posted by seishin 12 years ago
One item here that was interesting, they mentiuoned that the magi met the infant Jesus, but that isn't what the bible tells us... Jesus was at least 1 year old at the time of the Magis arrival. The bible says that he was a child, not an infant. How long did they chill out in the manger until the wise men arrived?? Did Joseph get a local job or something until they could return to their homes?? Does anyone realize that ham is a traditional food served around Christmas?? Is that a direct stab at the jewish population??
Comment icon #23 Posted by Jor-el 12 years ago
How long did they chill out in the manger until the wise men arrived?? Did Joseph get a local job or something until they could return to their homes?? Does anyone realize that ham is a traditional food served around Christmas?? Is that a direct stab at the jewish population?? Hi seishin, Mary and Joseph stayed for over a year in Bethlehem, but not more than two years. When the Magi arrived, Joseph and Mary were no longer in a stable with Jesus. They were now residing in a house. Matthew 2:11 11 And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped ... [More]
Comment icon #24 Posted by encouraged 12 years ago
Perhaps this should be a new topic. If so please move it into one. I have been finding myself considering for a good while now the possibility, as suggested by some Ethiopians, that Jesus (and his family?) visited Ethiopia during the time he was in Egypt. I know that if I were responsible for such a precious person, I would have gotten as far away as possible. I would enjoy a bit of brain-storming on the topic. What would you like to contribute to the discussion?
Comment icon #25 Posted by Jor-el 12 years ago
Perhaps this should be a new topic. If so please move it into one. I have been finding myself considering for a good while now the possibility, as suggested by some Ethiopians, that Jesus (and his family?) visited Ethiopia during the time he was in Egypt. I know that if I were responsible for such a precious person, I would have gotten as far away as possible. I would enjoy a bit of brain-storming on the topic. What would you like to contribute to the discussion? Why Ethiopia, the bible says, Egypt, and that is for a specific reason, so that prophecy could be fulfilled. At most, Jesus and his ... [More]
Comment icon #26 Posted by damndog 12 years ago
apologies to anyone who may find it offensive(certainly not intended) but whenever i read about the 3 wise men, i can't help but think of the life of brian...... "creeping out in the streets at 3:00 in the morning? doesn't sound very wise to me."
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