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| − | In the [[Christmas]] | + | In the [[Christmas]] story, the '''Wise Men''' (also called the '''Magi''') came from the [[East]] following the [[Star of Bethlehem]], where they found our Lord and Savior, [[Jesus Christ]], lying in a [[manger]]. |
| − | The gifts | + | The Bible does not tell how many wise men visited, traditionally it has been three (since they bore three gifts: [[gold]], [[frankincense]], and [[myrrh]]). Another theme (often found in nativity scenes) shows three of them, each portraying one of the three races (Asian, African, and Caucasian), symbolizing that people from all races will believe in Jesus (and, in any event, recognize Him as Lord). |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 23:33, November 27, 2018
In the Christmas story, the Wise Men (also called the Magi) came from the East following the Star of Bethlehem, where they found our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, lying in a manger.
The Bible does not tell how many wise men visited, traditionally it has been three (since they bore three gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh). Another theme (often found in nativity scenes) shows three of them, each portraying one of the three races (Asian, African, and Caucasian), symbolizing that people from all races will believe in Jesus (and, in any event, recognize Him as Lord).