December 27, 2013,
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“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.’ ” Matthew 2:1-2.
The Three Wise Men have been written into history for following a star are as much a mystery as is exactly what it was they saw over 2,000 years ago: A mystery upon which modern day scholars and astronomers are working to shed light.
In all likelihood, these Magi were Zoroastrian priests following the star from the eastern Babylonian settlement.
Many cultures looked to the stars for direction—not just horoscope type of stuff—...
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