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A Book of the Magi

Author : Alexander Cummins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781947544062
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book A Book of the Magi written by Alexander Cummins and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-03 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the cult of the Magi through their lore: their history, art, legends, rituals, and devotions. It examines their political and social influences as well as their cultural and religious impact, showing them to be cast both as legitimisers of established power structures, and as figures who foment profoundly radical dissent. Cummins presents and weighs historical prayers to the Three Holy Kings for their mythic structures and ritual possibilities. In particular this book discusses historiolae found in these prayers - appeals to mythic actions or origins, often by imitation, fit for both devotional meditation and operative sorcery. Finally, this text collects, analyses and explores the spellcraft of the Three Wise-Men: examining the various magical operations calling on Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar found in grimoiric handbooks of magic and folk custom alike. These include workings for travelling, for conjuring spirits, for detection, for protection, for healing, and even for dominating authorities. Overall, A Book of the Magi makes a case for the veneration of the Magi as a loci and catalyst for furthering a folk necromantic practice of working with ancestral magicians. It does this by examining the history, devotion, and magic associated with the Three Kings, as well as demonstrating how components from old manuscripts can be explored and incorporated into a personal practice through awareness of context and careful ritual design. A Book of the Magi is the third volume in the Folk Necromancy in Transmission series, conceived by Alexander Cummins and Jesse Hathaway Diaz, available through Revelore Press.

Revelation of the Magi

Author : Brent Landau
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0061947032
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (619 download)

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Download or read book Revelation of the Magi written by Brent Landau and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each Christmas, adults and children alike delight at the story of the kings from the East who followed the star to Bethlehem to offer gifts to the newborn Christ. While this familiar tale is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, another little-known version later emerged that claimed to be the eyewitness account of the wise men. This ancient manuscript has lain hidden for centuries in the vaults of the Vatican Library, but through the determined persistence of a young scholar, Brent Landau, this astonishing discovery has been translated into English for the very first time as the Revelation of the Magi. Everything we know about the wise men is based on only a few verses from the Bible. With the Revelation of the Magi, we can now read the story from the Magi's perspective. Readers will learn of the Magi's prophecies of God's incarnation from the beginning of time, their startling visitation in the form of a star, the teachings they receive from the baby Jesus, and the wise men's joyous return to their homeland to spread the good news. This ancient version of the Christmas story is guaranteed to astonish and delight. It will also raise larger questions of the significance and meaning of Christ's birth, and the mission to spread the good news to every corner of the globe. All the drama and intrigue of the brief description of Jesus's birth in the Bible is filled out in greater, more colorful detail, offering for the first time the complete story of these beloved characters.

The Book of the Magi

Author : Francis F R C Barrett
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781014396853
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book The Book of the Magi written by Francis F R C Barrett and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Mystery of the Magi

Author : Dwight Longenecker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1621576566
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (215 download)

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Download or read book Mystery of the Magi written by Dwight Longenecker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The perfect Christmas gift for anyone interested in the historical background behind the birth of Jesus of Nazareth." — Robert J. Hutchinson, author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Bible, The Dawn of Christianity, and Searching for Jesus. "Utterly refreshing and encouraging." — Eric Metaxas, New York Times bestselling author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Martin Luther "The best book I know about the Magi." — Sir Colin John Humphreys, Ph.D., author of The Mystery of the Last Supper Modern biblical scholars tend to dismiss the Christmas story of the “wise men from the East” as pious legend. Matthew’s gospel offers few details, but imaginative Christians filled out the story early on, giving us the three kings guided by a magical star who join the adoring shepherds in every Christmas crèche. For many scholars, then, there is no reason to take the gospel story seriously. But are they right? Are the wise men no more than a poetic fancy? In an astonishing feat of detective work, Dwight Longenecker makes a powerful case that the visit of the Magi to Bethlehem really happened. Piecing together the evidence from biblical studies, history, archeology, and astronomy, he goes further, uncovering where they came from, why they came, and what might have happened to them after eluding the murderous King Herod. In the process, he provides a new and fascinating view of the time and place in which Jesus Christ chose to enter the world. The evidence is clear and compelling. The mysterious Magi from the East were in all likelihood astrologers and counselors from the court of the Nabatean king at Petra, where the Hebrew messianic prophecies were well known. The “star” that inspired their journey was a particular planetary alignment—confirmed by computer models—that in the astrological lore of the time portended the birth of a Jewish king. The visitors whose arrival troubled Herod “and all Jerusalem with him” may not have been the turbaned oriental kings of the Christmas carol, but they were real, and by demonstrating that the wise men were no fairy tale, Mystery of the Magi demands a new level of respect for the historical claims of the gospel.

The Gift of the Magi

Author : O. Henry
Publisher : Amila Jay
ISBN 13 : 3986779213
Total Pages : 11 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book The Gift of the Magi written by O. Henry and published by Amila Jay. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.

The End of the Magi

Author : Patrick W. Carr
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1493421557
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book The End of the Magi written by Patrick W. Carr and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following his vision of the coming Messiah, the prophet Daniel creates a select group of men who will count down the calendar to the arrival of Israel's promised king. Centuries later, as the day nears, Myrad, a young magi acolyte, flees for his life when his adoptive father and others are put to death by a ruthless Parthian queen. Having grabbed only a few possessions, Myrad escapes the city, and searching for a way to hide from the soldiers scouring the trade routes, he tries to join the caravan of the merchant Walagash. The merchant senses that Myrad is hiding secrets, but when the young man proves himself a valuable traveler, an epic journey filled with peril, close escapes, and dangerous battles begins. With every day that passes, the calendar creeps closer to the coming Messiah. And over everything shines the dream of a star that Myrad can't forget and the promise that the world will never be the same.

Revelation of the Magi

Author : Brent Landau
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062020234
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Revelation of the Magi written by Brent Landau and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A first-ever English translation and detailed analysis of [an] . . . eighth-century text uncovers a far more substantial version of the wise men story.” —USA Today Theologian Brent Landau presents the ancient account of Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar, the three “wise men” who journeyed to Bethlehem to greet the birth of Jesus. The Revelation of the Magi offers the first-ever English translation of an ancient Syriac manuscript written in the second to third century after the birth of Christ and safeguarded for generations in the Vatican Library. Following in the footsteps of Elaine Pagels and her exploration of the Gnostic Gospels, including the controversial Gospel of Judas, Landau delivers an invaluable source of information to a world interested in learning more about the Nativity and the life of Jesus of Nazareth. “Astonishing, delightful, and theologically sophisticated.” —Marvin Meyer, Griset Professor of Religious Studies, Chapman University, author of Gospels of Mary “Landau’s presentation—bright and sharp as a gemstone—emphasizes the unique challenge and radical depth of this ancient text’s theology.” —John Dominic Crossan, author of Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography and The Greatest Prayer “An epic tale. In a new, lucid translation, Landau offers English readers a chance to hear this remarkable story for the first time.” —Karen L. King, author of the Secret Revelation of John “Landau is to be congratulated for bringing this important and unexpectedly influential work to light.” Jennifer Knust, author of Unprotected Texts “Landau shows, with skill and authority, how the “Revelation” contains a valuable message of tolerance that is needed as much today as in the years of its composition.” —Los Angeles Times (online)

The Sacred Order of the Magi

Author : Dianne Pegler
Publisher : Balboa Press
ISBN 13 : 1452572887
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (525 download)

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Download or read book The Sacred Order of the Magi written by Dianne Pegler and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of the Three Wise Men of the Christmas Nativity Story has remained a secret for over two thousand years. The Three Wise Men are the founder members of the very Sacred Order of the Magi. The Order has survived for two thousand years much the same as the Ancient Orders of Stonemasons and the Knights Templar. Unlike those orders, however, it has remained a secret until now. Members of the Sacred Order of the Magi have worked on their own or in small groups, with some members never knowing others. For certain families, it was a dynasty that encompassed some but not all family members. The vow that all members of the Sacred Order of the Magi take is to uphold in their hearts and souls the truth of Jesus' mission. Why was the order kept a secret? Why is the story of the Three Wise Men and their Sacred Order being disclosed now? You will read how the Three Wise Men of love and light with unrelenting integrity, bravery, and overwhelming sadness discover the role they are to play in Jesus' destiny. For his sake and safety and for the salvation of our planet, the Sacred Order of the Magi went undercover and became the Spiritual Security Service. Now is the time to reveal its existence. Now is the time to disclose many sacred truths. It was ordained to be so. Now is the time of the second coming of Jesus, or Yeshua Ben Joseph, as he was known to the Magi. The story of The Three Wise Men is not solely for Christmas; it is for all time.

The Gift of the Magi (Illustrated)

Author : O. Henry
Publisher : Amz Jay
ISBN 13 : 3985108129
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (851 download)

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Download or read book The Gift of the Magi (Illustrated) written by O. Henry and published by Amz Jay. This book was released on 2022-04-27 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. The main idea of "The Gift of the Magi" is that the value of a gift is in the giver, rather than the gift itself. Jim and Della, out of their love for each other, purchased a gift that required them to sacrifice something that was precious to them.

The Gift of the Magi

Author : О. Генри
Publisher : Litres
ISBN 13 : 5040854250
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book The Gift of the Magi written by О. Генри and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-12-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Magi

Author : Magi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781624939501
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (395 download)

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Download or read book Magi written by Magi and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Magi and the star

Author : Magi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book The Magi and the star written by Magi and published by . This book was released on 1845 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Magi

Author : Adrian Geoffrey Gilbert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780747528593
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (285 download)

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Download or read book Magi written by Adrian Geoffrey Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the co-author of The Orion Mystery and The Mayan Prophecies, this book secret takes the reader through the past, revealing how secret knowledge was both preserved in the East in the form of monumental architecture and at the time of the Crusades, passed westwards to the fledgling states of Europe.

O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi

Author : Peter Ekstrom
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780573681325
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (813 download)

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Download or read book O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi written by Peter Ekstrom and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1984 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story, about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been a popular one for adaptation, especially for presentation during the Christmas season.

Who Were the Magi?

Author : Lyn Benson
Publisher : Benson
ISBN 13 : 9780615135243
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book Who Were the Magi? written by Lyn Benson and published by Benson. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Indie Excellence Award Winner-Coffee Table Book Category-Who were the Magi, and where did they come from? How did they end up at a stable in the middle of nowhere, far from their homes?—Or did they? Travel back in time to the ancient Middle East and the distant world of the Magi, around whom so many legends have arisen. Ride in the caravan with the Magi as they journey to find the promised Messiah, whose star has appeared in the Eastern sky. How did they know it was His sign? Written for adults and older children, this family fireside read provides a welcome escape from the stress of the holidays and takes you back to the quiet wonder of the Magi and their mysterious mission. Listen as they tell their story that began six centuries earlier with the prophet Daniel, an Israelite captive in ancient Babylon, who won the favor of the cruel and ruthless King Nebuchadnezzar. Discover how Daniel's destiny became intertwined with that of "their fathers," the Magi of his time. This narrative is told with a Middle-Eastern flavor, with all its exotic mystery. The story will enchant older children and adults, and the illustrations will delight children of all ages. It is a story the entire family can share and enjoy together.

The Gift of the Magi

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781292305059
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)

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The Journey of the Magi

Author : Richard C. Trexler
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691011264
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book The Journey of the Magi written by Richard C. Trexler and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although "Matthew's Gospel reveals little about the three wealthy visitors said to have presented gifts to the infant Jesus," the author presents the influence of the Magi in Christian society, in the machinations of monarchs and heads of republics, in relations with native Americans, and in the play of present day street children.--Jacket.