Among the most iconic images of the nativity is that of three wise men kneeling before the infant Jesus, offering gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But this narrative appears in only one place in the New Testament: the Gospel of Matthew. And Matthew never says they were three, nor does he call them kings. He simply … Continue reading The Zoroastrian Prophecy of Saoshyant in Matthew’s Gospel
Did People in the Gospel Worship Jesus?
The translation of the Gospels indicates that various individuals "worshiped" Jesus, but is this true? The word that is used in the Greek is "proskyneō" ( προσκυνέω ). While this verse is often translated as "worship," we see that a more accurate translation is to pay homage. In Matthew 18:26, Jesus gives the Parable of … Continue reading Did People in the Gospel Worship Jesus?
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