Biblical scholars often argue that Matthew intended for the magi in his Gospel to be understood as gentiles or non-Jews who come to Bethlehem to worship Jesus. They surmise that this story is ...

The wise men arrive in Jerusalem from an unnamed location “in the East,” led by a star and in search of a new king. They make their way to Bethlehem, where they bow before Jesus and offer ...

Believe it or not, Christmas didn’t end until this week. January 6 marks Epiphany, the final night of the "Twelve Days of Christmas," and the traditional date when the Magi visited baby Jesus ...

The Epiphany story of the wise men from the East who follow the star and come to pay homage to Jesus often gets mixed in with the story of Jesus’ birth when it comes to children’s pageants ...

Then, in the complete passage — John 8:54-59, Jesus says, “before Abraham was born, I AM” — meaning Jesus is God. (See Vol. 21, “I AM.”) Is there a circular connection to the Magi’s ...

Christmas nativity scenes around the world feature a familiar cast of characters: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, an angel or two, some barnyard animals, shepherds and, of course, the three wise men ...

Twelve scenes featuring Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, angels, shepherds and three wise men light up Euclid Avenue, between C and G Streets, in Ontario on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

After its Wednesday night dinner at 5 p.m., three kings will show up in costume bringing their gifts to the baby Jesus at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham.

As Christmas approaches, Nativity scenes showing three wise men visiting the newborn Jesus are put up around the world. A scholar of Christian literature offers an explanation on their identity.