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36 - The Magi and the Christmas Star
Merry Christmas to all our Learning Laborers! In this festive episode, Denver and Taylor dive into the fascinating story of the Magi, or wise men, from the East and the significance of the Christmas star in Matthew 2:1-18. The discussion reveals the deep connections between this story and the Old Testament, the role of Gentile inclusion in the Gospel of Matthew, and the social and political subversions inherent in Jesus' birth narrative. Thought is given to the theological and historical contexts surrounding Jesus' birth and how the story shapes our celebration of Christmas today. Resource…
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