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Searching for some facts about St. Matthew and those mysterious Epiphany magi
Searching for some facts about St. Matthew and those mysterious Epiphany magi

(COMMENTARY) Several centuries after the birth of Jesus, Syrian scribes offered the names for the wise men who came to Bethlehem. Over the centuries, images of them have shaped countless Nativity scenes, church pageants and carols. Comparing the simple biblical account with many colorful "Three Kings" stories, is rather like comparing the humble, pious, 3rd century St. Nicholas of Myra with the Santa Claus found in Hollywood flicks.

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Analysis, Religion, Opinion, Asia, North AmericaTerry MattinglyOpinion, Terry Mattingly, commentary, nativity, magi, Father Dwight Longenecker, Biblical Authority, St. Matthew, Herod, Petra, Arabia, Persia, Liberal Christians, Seminaries, Christianity, Catholic church, catholicism