Epiphany (Koine Greek: Ἐπιφάνεια, Epiphaneia, "Manifestation", "striking appearance") or Theophany (Ancient Greek: (ἡ) Θεοφάνεια, Τheophaneia meaning "Vision of God"), also known as Three Kings' Day, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God in his Son as human in Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity, the feast commemorates principally (but not solely) the visit of the Magi to the Christ child, and thus Jesus' physical manifestation to the Gentiles. Moreover, the feast of the Epiphany, in some Western Christian denominations, also initiates the liturgical season of Epiphanytide.Eastern Christians, on the other hand, commemorate the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, seen as his manifestation to the world as the Son of God.
The traditional date for the feast is January 6. However, since 1970, the celebration is held in some countries on the Sunday after January 1. Eastern Churches following the Julian Calendar observe the Theophany feast on what for most countries is January 19 because of the 13-day difference today between that calendar and the generally used Gregorian calendar. In many Western Christian Churches, the eve of the feast is celebrated as Twelfth Night. The Monday after Epiphany is known as Plough Monday.
The Magi (/ˈmædʒaɪ/ or /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/;
Greek: μάγοι, magoi), also referred to as the (Three) Wise Men or (Three) Kings, were, in the Gospel of Matthew and Christian tradition, a group of distinguished foreigners who visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They are regular figures in traditional accounts of the nativity celebrations of Christmas and are an important part of Christian tradition.
According to Matthew, the only one of the four Canonical gospels to mention the Magi, they came "from the east" to worship the "king of the Jews". Although the account does not mention the number of Magi, the three gifts has led to the widespread assumption that there were three men. In Eastern Christianity, especially the Syriac churches, the Magi often number twelve. Their identification as kings in later Christian writings is probably linked to Psalms 72:11, "May all kings fall down before him".
Biblical account
Traditional nativity scenes depict three "kings" visiting the infant Jesus on the night of his birth, in a manger accompanied by the shepherds and angels, but this should be understood as an artistic convention allowing the two separate scenes of the Adoration of the Shepherds on the birth night and the later Adoration of the Magi to be combined for convenience. The single biblical account in Matthew simply presents an event at an unspecified point after Christ's birth in which an unnumbered party of unnamed "wise men" ("μάγοι") visits him in a house ("οἰκίαν"), not a stable, with only "his mother" mentioned as present. The New Revised Standard Version of Matthew 2:1–12 describes the visit of the Magi in this manner:
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The Gospel of Matthew tells us that "magi" from the East brought gifts to the infant Jesus following a mysterious star. Western Christianity commemorates this event with the feast of Epiphany, on January 6. What do we know about these wise men? Where did they come? Were they kings or Zoroastrian priests? Is there any evidence of a new star? We'll look at all these and other questions to reveal the meaning of this story from a mythological and theological view point.
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published: 15 Jan 2020
Mystery of the Magi
They were the Three Wise Men bearing gifts, but who were the real Magi?
published: 24 Dec 2010
How to Understand the Three Wise Men, Frankincense & Myrrh
The story of the nativity is actually a blend of both the gospels of Luke and Matthew. They reveal the significance of the gifts carried by the three kings, as well as clues to their origins and symbolism.
From: REAL JESUS OF NAZARETH: The Lost Years
http://bit.ly/2o7mClF
published: 07 Apr 2017
What are Magi?
The Gospel of Matthew gives us one of our two birth narratives of Jesus. In 12 verses in his version of the story Matthew gives us the account of the Magi coming to give gifts to the baby. But what are Magi? What do we know about who these people were? What does Matthew think Magi are? And how is he trying to use them in his account of the birth of Jesus? Join us today as we look at some of these questions!
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If you are interested in learning more about this topic we suggest you start here:
M. David Litwa, How the Gospels Became History: Jesus and Mediterranean Myths. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2019.
Peter Barthel and George van Kooten editors, The Star of Bethlehem and the Magi: Interdiscipli...
published: 18 Dec 2020
What Does the Bible Say About the Magi (Wise Men)?
Tradition, folklore, and song lyrics have contributed to many different stories about the magi (or wise men) associated with the birth of Jesus. This teaching explains the biblical record of the Magi who travelled to see him “who has been born king of the Jews,” Jesus.
Verses: Dan. 5:11; Mic. 5:2; Matt. 2:1-4, 8-9, 11
Teacher: John Schoenheit
For further study see:
Who were the Magi, or Wise Men? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/magi
Mary, the Mother of Jesus: Defining True Greatness at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/mary
Mary, a Teenage Bride and Mother at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/age
Retelling the Christmas Story: Where was Jesus born? Was it in a stable, cave, or a home? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/retelling
Was Jesus born on December 25th or early Septem...
The Gospel of Matthew tells us that "magi" from the East brought gifts to the infant Jesus following a mysterious star. Western Christianity commemorates this e...
The Gospel of Matthew tells us that "magi" from the East brought gifts to the infant Jesus following a mysterious star. Western Christianity commemorates this event with the feast of Epiphany, on January 6. What do we know about these wise men? Where did they come? Were they kings or Zoroastrian priests? Is there any evidence of a new star? We'll look at all these and other questions to reveal the meaning of this story from a mythological and theological view point.
#lecture #cofchrist #zoroastrianism
The Gospel of Matthew tells us that "magi" from the East brought gifts to the infant Jesus following a mysterious star. Western Christianity commemorates this event with the feast of Epiphany, on January 6. What do we know about these wise men? Where did they come? Were they kings or Zoroastrian priests? Is there any evidence of a new star? We'll look at all these and other questions to reveal the meaning of this story from a mythological and theological view point.
#lecture #cofchrist #zoroastrianism
The story of the nativity is actually a blend of both the gospels of Luke and Matthew. They reveal the significance of the gifts carried by the three kings, as ...
The story of the nativity is actually a blend of both the gospels of Luke and Matthew. They reveal the significance of the gifts carried by the three kings, as well as clues to their origins and symbolism.
From: REAL JESUS OF NAZARETH: The Lost Years
http://bit.ly/2o7mClF
The story of the nativity is actually a blend of both the gospels of Luke and Matthew. They reveal the significance of the gifts carried by the three kings, as well as clues to their origins and symbolism.
From: REAL JESUS OF NAZARETH: The Lost Years
http://bit.ly/2o7mClF
The Gospel of Matthew gives us one of our two birth narratives of Jesus. In 12 verses in his version of the story Matthew gives us the account of the Magi comin...
The Gospel of Matthew gives us one of our two birth narratives of Jesus. In 12 verses in his version of the story Matthew gives us the account of the Magi coming to give gifts to the baby. But what are Magi? What do we know about who these people were? What does Matthew think Magi are? And how is he trying to use them in his account of the birth of Jesus? Join us today as we look at some of these questions!
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @BeneathTheBible so you don’t miss any future videos!
If you are interested in learning more about this topic we suggest you start here:
M. David Litwa, How the Gospels Became History: Jesus and Mediterranean Myths. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2019.
Peter Barthel and George van Kooten editors, The Star of Bethlehem and the Magi: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Experts on the Ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman World, and Modern Astronomy. Leiden: Brill, 2015.
Michael R. Molnar, The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1999.
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Far Away - MK2
The Gospel of Matthew gives us one of our two birth narratives of Jesus. In 12 verses in his version of the story Matthew gives us the account of the Magi coming to give gifts to the baby. But what are Magi? What do we know about who these people were? What does Matthew think Magi are? And how is he trying to use them in his account of the birth of Jesus? Join us today as we look at some of these questions!
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @BeneathTheBible so you don’t miss any future videos!
If you are interested in learning more about this topic we suggest you start here:
M. David Litwa, How the Gospels Became History: Jesus and Mediterranean Myths. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2019.
Peter Barthel and George van Kooten editors, The Star of Bethlehem and the Magi: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Experts on the Ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman World, and Modern Astronomy. Leiden: Brill, 2015.
Michael R. Molnar, The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1999.
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Proskenysis
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Tang Period Sculpture
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Medians at Persepolis
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Syrians at Persepolis
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Persepolis East Stair
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Approach Path, Rock-cut Tombs of Qizqapan
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Qizqapan Tomb
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Qizqapan Main Carving
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Headdress Detail
Credit: Osama Shukir Muhammad Amin
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Face Detail
Credit: Osama Shukir Muhammad Amin
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Winged Figure, Rock Cut Tombs of Qizqapan
Credit: Osama Shukir Muhammad Amin
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Temple of Artemis Miniature
Credit: Zee Prime
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Drawings of Magi Images from Pierre Briant, trans. Peter T. Daniels, Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, fig 33, 244.
All other images and maps in the public domain (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) or are creative works of Beneath the Bible.
At Beneath the Bible all the images we use are for educational purposes and are used as Fair Use.
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Far Away - MK2
Tradition, folklore, and song lyrics have contributed to many different stories about the magi (or wise men) associated with the birth of Jesus. This teaching e...
Tradition, folklore, and song lyrics have contributed to many different stories about the magi (or wise men) associated with the birth of Jesus. This teaching explains the biblical record of the Magi who travelled to see him “who has been born king of the Jews,” Jesus.
Verses: Dan. 5:11; Mic. 5:2; Matt. 2:1-4, 8-9, 11
Teacher: John Schoenheit
For further study see:
Who were the Magi, or Wise Men? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/magi
Mary, the Mother of Jesus: Defining True Greatness at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/mary
Mary, a Teenage Bride and Mother at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/age
Retelling the Christmas Story: Where was Jesus born? Was it in a stable, cave, or a home? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/retelling
Was Jesus born on December 25th or early September? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/birth
To whom is the Peace? A study of what the angels really proclaimed at the Birth of Jesus at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/peace
Bible Manners & Customs at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/customs
Bible Study Guide at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/guide
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Tradition, folklore, and song lyrics have contributed to many different stories about the magi (or wise men) associated with the birth of Jesus. This teaching explains the biblical record of the Magi who travelled to see him “who has been born king of the Jews,” Jesus.
Verses: Dan. 5:11; Mic. 5:2; Matt. 2:1-4, 8-9, 11
Teacher: John Schoenheit
For further study see:
Who were the Magi, or Wise Men? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/magi
Mary, the Mother of Jesus: Defining True Greatness at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/mary
Mary, a Teenage Bride and Mother at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/age
Retelling the Christmas Story: Where was Jesus born? Was it in a stable, cave, or a home? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/retelling
Was Jesus born on December 25th or early September? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/birth
To whom is the Peace? A study of what the angels really proclaimed at the Birth of Jesus at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/peace
Bible Manners & Customs at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/customs
Bible Study Guide at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/guide
See our website: http://TruthOrTradition.com
See our main ministry website: http://STFonline.org
Give financially to our ministry at: http://STFonline.org/Partnership
Follow us on Twitter---------------------------------http://Twitter.com/TruthTradition
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The Gospel of Matthew tells us that "magi" from the East brought gifts to the infant Jesus following a mysterious star. Western Christianity commemorates this event with the feast of Epiphany, on January 6. What do we know about these wise men? Where did they come? Were they kings or Zoroastrian priests? Is there any evidence of a new star? We'll look at all these and other questions to reveal the meaning of this story from a mythological and theological view point.
#lecture #cofchrist #zoroastrianism
The story of the nativity is actually a blend of both the gospels of Luke and Matthew. They reveal the significance of the gifts carried by the three kings, as well as clues to their origins and symbolism.
From: REAL JESUS OF NAZARETH: The Lost Years
http://bit.ly/2o7mClF
The Gospel of Matthew gives us one of our two birth narratives of Jesus. In 12 verses in his version of the story Matthew gives us the account of the Magi coming to give gifts to the baby. But what are Magi? What do we know about who these people were? What does Matthew think Magi are? And how is he trying to use them in his account of the birth of Jesus? Join us today as we look at some of these questions!
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @BeneathTheBible so you don’t miss any future videos!
If you are interested in learning more about this topic we suggest you start here:
M. David Litwa, How the Gospels Became History: Jesus and Mediterranean Myths. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2019.
Peter Barthel and George van Kooten editors, The Star of Bethlehem and the Magi: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Experts on the Ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman World, and Modern Astronomy. Leiden: Brill, 2015.
Michael R. Molnar, The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1999.
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Bactrian Zoroastrian
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Proskenysis
Credit: Marco Prins
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Tang Period Sculpture
Credit: Sailko
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Medians at Persepolis
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Syrians at Persepolis
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Persepolis East Stair
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Approach Path, Rock-cut Tombs of Qizqapan
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Qizqapan Tomb
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Qizqapan Main Carving
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Headdress Detail
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Face Detail
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Winged Figure, Rock Cut Tombs of Qizqapan
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Temple of Artemis Miniature
Credit: Zee Prime
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Drawings of Magi Images from Pierre Briant, trans. Peter T. Daniels, Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, fig 33, 244.
All other images and maps in the public domain (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) or are creative works of Beneath the Bible.
At Beneath the Bible all the images we use are for educational purposes and are used as Fair Use.
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Far Away - MK2
Tradition, folklore, and song lyrics have contributed to many different stories about the magi (or wise men) associated with the birth of Jesus. This teaching explains the biblical record of the Magi who travelled to see him “who has been born king of the Jews,” Jesus.
Verses: Dan. 5:11; Mic. 5:2; Matt. 2:1-4, 8-9, 11
Teacher: John Schoenheit
For further study see:
Who were the Magi, or Wise Men? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/magi
Mary, the Mother of Jesus: Defining True Greatness at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/mary
Mary, a Teenage Bride and Mother at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/age
Retelling the Christmas Story: Where was Jesus born? Was it in a stable, cave, or a home? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/retelling
Was Jesus born on December 25th or early September? at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/birth
To whom is the Peace? A study of what the angels really proclaimed at the Birth of Jesus at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/peace
Bible Manners & Customs at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/customs
Bible Study Guide at http://www.TruthOrTradition.com/guide
See our website: http://TruthOrTradition.com
See our main ministry website: http://STFonline.org
Give financially to our ministry at: http://STFonline.org/Partnership
Follow us on Twitter---------------------------------http://Twitter.com/TruthTradition
Like us on Facebook--------------------------------http://Facebook.com/TruthOrTradition
Subscribe to our iTunes Video podcast------http://TruthOrTradition.com/itunes
Subscribe to our iTunes Audio podcast------http://STFonline.org/podcast
Epiphany (Koine Greek: Ἐπιφάνεια, Epiphaneia, "Manifestation", "striking appearance") or Theophany (Ancient Greek: (ἡ) Θεοφάνεια, Τheophaneia meaning "Vision of God"), also known as Three Kings' Day, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God in his Son as human in Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity, the feast commemorates principally (but not solely) the visit of the Magi to the Christ child, and thus Jesus' physical manifestation to the Gentiles. Moreover, the feast of the Epiphany, in some Western Christian denominations, also initiates the liturgical season of Epiphanytide.Eastern Christians, on the other hand, commemorate the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, seen as his manifestation to the world as the Son of God.
The traditional date for the feast is January 6. However, since 1970, the celebration is held in some countries on the Sunday after January 1. Eastern Churches following the Julian Calendar observe the Theophany feast on what for most countries is January 19 because of the 13-day difference today between that calendar and the generally used Gregorian calendar. In many Western Christian Churches, the eve of the feast is celebrated as Twelfth Night. The Monday after Epiphany is known as Plough Monday.
Rusted out iron in a rust Coloured field, begging shadow, the sun will not yield Trying not to be missed to give more, leave less For those the open road, and those stayed behind, Comes longing in our own form defined Trying not to be missed they give more, leave less they give more... I guess Herein the house of truth lit so all can see, but I'm headin' out, yes, I'm giving in, to that old mystery As will pass the days Comes the narrow and narrowing way From the path you need not stray My Love, it's okay Trying not to be missed to give more, leave less