In a World of Herods, Be a Magus

Herod had every right to be disturbed by their presence, as did the whole city of Jerusalem. This was not just three semi-anonymous guys on camels from some mysterious Eastern cult. The Suren were a well-known, prestigious noble family with significant power and responsibility. Read More …

A Critique of Kevin Costner’s “The First Christmas”

We are told that the Magi’s journey was over “treacherous terrain” and lasted “months” when in reality it would have been over well-established trade routes (roads) and took about six weeks. Read More …