Who brought gifts to the newborn Jesus and how many were there, according to the Gospel? Detailed answer

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Who brought gifts to the newborn Jesus and how many were there, according to the Gospel?

One of the most famous biblical stories is the worship of the Magi, who, having seen the Star of Bethlehem, came to the birthplace of Jesus and brought him gifts - gold, frankincense and myrrh. In the Catholic tradition, the Magi are known under the names of Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar, however, in the Gospel of Matthew, where this story is mentioned, neither the names nor the exact number of aliens are indicated. In Western iconography, they are often depicted with crowns on their heads, which is why they are popularly known as the three kings. But the Armenian and Syrian churches believe that there were twelve Magi.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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