Who are the Magi - Myth and History
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The Magi are famed as ancient keepers of esoteric wisdom. From serving as Zoroastrian priests, experts on the occult sciences - especially astrology - and most famously following a mysterious star to the infant messiah Jesus. Indeed, no image of Christmas can be conjured without them presenting their three gifts. What do we know about the Magi? How did the mythology around them develop in early Christianity? How were these pagan priest-kings understood by early Christian theologians? Join @TheEsotericaChannel as we explore the Magi of history, myth and theology. Consider Supporting Esoterica! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/esotericachannel Paypal Donation - https://www.paypal.me/esotericachannel Merch - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoydhtfFSk1fZXNRnkGnneQ/store Recommended Readings - Eykel - The Magi - 978-1506473734 Moazami - Zoroastrianism - 978-1934283486 Burke & Landau (eds) - New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1-3
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