The Magi as Wise Men: Re-examining a Basic Supposition

The tradition that identifies Matthew's magi as ‘wise men’ is considered in light of narrative criticism, social history, and Wirkungsgeschichte. An examination of literature relevant to the narrative's setting reveals that Matthew's readers are expected to regard magian learning not...

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Main Author: Powell, Mark Allan 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2000
In: New Testament studies
Year: 2000, Volume: 46, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-20
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