They came from the East
the East
place of the rising sun
They came 3 men
3 men
Not just one
The witnesses
The seekers
3 wise men
Led by their conscience
And science
Caspar the Indian scolar
Balthazar the Arbian scolar
Melchior the Persian scolar
Gold
Myrrh
Frankincense
They came
To aknowledge
And honnor
Their king
Today
We honor them
This day is known as Epiphany
The revelation, manifestation and vision of the Lord
An insight that leads to understanding
Peace to the nations!
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The magi from the East
Biblical reading
The Visit Of The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-9
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.”u
When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. ”In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:
’But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for out of you will come a ruler
who will be the shepherd of my people Israel’.”
Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you have found him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.”
After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.
Melchor, Gaspar and Balthasar
Melchor, Gaspar, and Balthasar are traditionally identified as the three Magi, or Wise Men, who visited Jesus after his birth, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Their story is recounted in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 2:1-12) in the New Testament.
- Melchor: Often depicted as an older man, he is traditionally associated with the gift of gold, which symbolizes Jesus’s royal status.
- Gaspar (or Caspar): Typically portrayed as a young man, he is associated with the gift of frankincense, which represents Jesus’s divinity and is often used in worship.
- Balthasar: Often depicted as a man of African descent, he is connected to the gift of myrrh, which signifies Jesus’s humanity and foreshadows his suffering and death.
While the names and specific attributes of the Magi vary across different traditions, they are commonly recognized in Christian culture and art. Their visit is celebrated during the feast of Epiphany, which highlights the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles. The Magi are often regarded as symbolic of the world’s acknowledgment of Christ’s significance beyond the Jewish community.
Meaning of Epiphany
The term epiphany can have several meanings depending on the context:
Religious Context: In Christianity, Epiphany refers to a feast day that celebrates the revelation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the visit of the Magi (Wise Men) to the infant Jesus. It is typically observed on January 6.
Literary Context: In literature, an epiphany is a moment of sudden revelation or insight experienced by a character. This moment can lead to a new understanding of themselves or their situation.
General Usage: More broadly, an epiphany refers to any moment of clarity or realization, where one gains a deeper understanding of an issue, idea, or oneself.
Overall, the concept revolves around a moment of significant insight or understanding.
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