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"The Three Magi"
..."also known as the three wise men or the three kings, were distinguished foreigners who visited Jesus after his birth, according to the Gospel of Matthew. They brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor him as the king of the Jews and the son of God. The Bible does not mention the number, names, or appearance of the magi. However, tradition and legend have given them various identities and attributes over the centuries.Some of the most common are:

The magi were three in number,
based on the three gifts they presented.
The magi were named Balthasar, Melchior, and Gaspar (or Casper), and they represented the three continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The magi were of different ages and races, symbolizing the universal nature of Christ’s mission.
The magi were astrologers or Zoroastrian priests who followed a star that led them to Bethlehem.

These traditions are not based on historical evidence, but rather on artistic and theological interpretations. The magi remain mysterious figures in Christian history, but their story has inspired many generations of believers and artists."
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ai assisted illustration
Gregory Reeder 2023

Description
"The Three Magi"
..."also known as the three wise men or the three kings, were distinguished foreigners who visited Jesus after his birth, according to the Gospel of Matthew. They brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor him as the king of the Jews and the son of God. The Bible does not mention the number, names, or appearance of the magi. However, tradition and legend have given them various identities and attributes over the centuries.Some of the most common are:

The magi were three in number,
based on the three gifts they presented.
The magi were named Balthasar, Melchior, and Gaspar (or Casper), and they represented the three continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The magi were of different ages and races, symbolizing the universal nature of Christ’s mission.
The magi were astrologers or Zoroastrian priests who followed a star that led them to Bethlehem.

These traditions are not based on historical evidence, but rather on artistic and theological interpretations. The magi remain mysterious figures in Christian history, but their story has inspired many generations of believers and artists."
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ai assisted illustration
Gregory Reeder 2023