Pastorate

Ray Harrell (harrell@execpc.com)
Mon, 11 Nov 1996 13:15:58 -0800


> Okay ya' Bible scholars, where can I find _three_ wise men in the New
> Testament?

Number of wise men unknown, but they brought gifts, three of which are
mentioned...

> And did the magi come to Jesus in the stable (as commonly depicted in
> nativity scenes), or did they visit Mary and child in a house?


> And was Jesus Christ a newborn, or was he a toddler when they visited?

Jesus was by that time a "young child"...probably even a little older
than a toddler.