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[cherry]

I have always been fascinated by these men. We know a bit more about them ,than people realize. I ran into a website, from a Christan in Iran , posting about them. I will share links, from what I have found, for anyone who would like to read about them.

Some are religous, and others might not be... feel free to add anything you know, too

[cherry]

This is a link  I hope isn't in violation. It is written  in a catholic periodical. There are some peautiful pieces of artwork and music as well. Some of the information is from scripture and others from history

https://reginamag.com/the-story-of-the-magi/?utm_source=REGINA+Magazine&utm_campaign=9f2e6a549e-EMAI...

[cherry]

I have this book. It is a slim volume

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/bible-...

[cherry]

From the BBC

https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-46650911

[Cakers3]

The Magi are my favorites.  I collected Magi figurines for many, many years.   They graced my cards every year back when I sent them out.  I kept one from each box of cards.

Thanks for the info and links.

[cherry]

The Iranian connection

http://www.farsinet.com/wisemen/magi.html

[Sooner]

@cherry @Cakers3

THANKS so much!  I will enjoy reading this and have it all bookmarked.  I saw a little piece of something last night about the sealing material on a tomb stamped and dated by analysis to the 300 ace era of Constantine's time.

I recorded it and will check out the whole show later.

I love history; love to read about Egypt; and love to read about Greece and Rome too as well as Middle East.

[cherry]

This is a special done about the book, found in the Vatican library. It is from a news channe,l and very well done

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7fggVO37eE

[Oznell]

What a fabulous collection of resources on these fascinating men.  I too, can never get enough on them.  Thank you, @cherry, for thoughtful, timely thread!

[cherry]

This tells about the opening of the reliquary ,housing  the bones of the Magi

I don't know if I can find the website ,that talked about the fragment of cloth ,wrapped around the bones

It dated from antiquity, and was so expensive , only those who had immense wealth, could have afforded to use it

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrine_of_the_Three_Kings