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1 | Why did it take the wise men so long... | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 27717 | ||
ashestobeauty and Tim ... Several points to consider -the magi weren't under Roman rule -they may of learned about prophecy handed down by Daniel (as Tim said) -the magi probably rode Persian steeds and had troop support -Herod's army may been out of town -they may of wanted to put another thorn in the Herod's side by declaring Him "King of the Jews" -Herod was crazy, so killing children less than two may of been overkill Therefore I don't think there was a delay of leaving or the trip. I also think they knew exactly when He would of been born. They got there soon after the purification on day 40. Searcher |
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2 | Day of Purification? | NT general Archive 1 | ashestobeauty | 27736 | ||
They rode on Persian steeds!? All the manger scenes I've ever seen have camels in them! I've been deceived all this time :o) (Of course they shouldn't even be in the manger scene but I won't open that can of worms.) What do you mean by Purification on day 40? (I must confess, I am not a theologian and have very little background in that aspect of my bible knowledge.) |
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3 | Day of Purification? | NT general Archive 1 | hotrod_ragtop | 27760 | ||
Scripture reference? I didn't find it. | ||||||
4 | Day of Purification? | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 27764 | ||
Scripture ... Luke 2:22; Lev 12:1-4 ... hotrod_ragtop, these are the passages on the purification. The Persian steeds are another school of thought. S |
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