Who Were the Wise Men?

Following up on my sermon for Jan 8, 2022. I have gathered the following resources for those who would like to explore a little more deeply who the Magi were who came to Bethlehem following a star. Two things that I did not have time to go into in my sermon that I would like to point you to are the thoughts put forth in the National Catholic Register, regarding Jewish Communities that were spread throughout the ancient world, and the reflection in the Wondrium Article with regards to the "Wise Men" being fools within the Christmas Story. The first helps us see a little better, who might have been looking towards the affairs of Israel and why they might have cared. The second is a take I've not come across before and is worth some thought. Please enjoy the fruits of being snowed in last Tuesday. 

Time:
Here's What History Can Tell Us about the Magi

Wondrium: 
Who Were the Three Wise Men? 

National Catholic Register:
Who Were the "Wise Men," or Magi? 

Wikipedia:
​Biblical Magi

Encyclopedia Britannica:
Magi: Biblical Figures