Matthew 2:7: The Danger of Assuming the Wrong Background
Most English translations of the story of the Star of Bethlehem either say explicitly or seem to imply that Herod learns from the magi the point in time at which the star appeared. This translation reflects an unusual understanding of two words in the Greek text, as well as raising the question why...
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Year: 2022, Volume: 93, Issue: 3, Pages: 216-237 |
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