Mystery of the Magi

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1621576566
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (215 download)

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Book Synopsis Mystery of the Magi by : Dwight Longenecker

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 256 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.

Revelation of the Magi

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

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Book Synopsis Revelation of the Magi by : Brent Landau

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 Mystery of the Magi

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Publisher : CFAN Publications
ISBN 13 : 1933446633
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (334 download)

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Book Synopsis The Mystery of the Magi by : Daniel Kolenda

Download or read book The Mystery of the Magi written by Daniel Kolenda and published by CFAN Publications. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Gift of the Magi

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

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Book Synopsis The Gift of the Magi by : O. Henry

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 Secret of Magic

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0425272788
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (252 download)

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Book Synopsis The Secret of Magic by : Deborah Johnson

Download or read book The Secret of Magic written by Deborah Johnson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working for a prominent member of the NAACP in 1946 when a request comes from her favorite childhood author to investigate the murder of a black war hero, Regina Robichard travels to Mississippi, where she navigates the muddy waters of racism, relationships, and her own tragic past.

Journey of The Magi

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Publisher : Harvard Common Press
ISBN 13 : 9781845112424
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (124 download)

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Book Synopsis Journey of The Magi by : Paul William Roberts

Download or read book Journey of The Magi written by Paul William Roberts and published by Harvard Common Press. This book was released on 2006-06-30 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Who were the Magi and why did they travel hundreds of miles to worship a newborn child? These are mysteries that have endured and remained unsolved for centuries, in part because nativity accounts and descriptions of the Magi vary dramatically - from the Bible itself to the Arabic Nativity Gospel. Intrigued by Marco Polo's claim to have visited the tomb of the Magi in a 'castle of fire-worshippers', Paul William Roberts here travels to Iran and traces the Magi's legendary journey overland to Bethlehem, through Iran, Iraq, Syria and Jordan. In the course of his extraordinary adventure, Roberts encounters a diverse cast of characters, from fearless smugglers to serene Zoroastrian priests, and chases clues from Marco Polo's Travels and the Dead Sea Scrolls to the legends of King Solomon and the Crusader Knights."--BOOK JACKET.

The Mystery of the Magi's Treasure

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ISBN 13 : 9781556614101
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (141 download)

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Book Synopsis The Mystery of the Magi's Treasure by : Elspeth Campbell Murphy

Download or read book The Mystery of the Magi's Treasure written by Elspeth Campbell Murphy and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah-Jane and her two cousins solve a mystery involving an antique locket they plan to give their favorite baby-sitter.

Magi

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Publisher : Bloomsbury Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780747531005
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (31 download)

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Book Synopsis Magi by : Adrian Gilbert

Download or read book Magi written by Adrian Gilbert and published by Bloomsbury Pub Limited. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the co-author of "The Orion Mystery" and "The Mayan Prophecies", this book 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.;One of the best known stories of the Bible is the journey of the Magi as witnesses of the Nativity of Jesus, yet who were these "wise men"? Where did they come from and what could possibly have been their motive in making their journey to Bethlehem? In this book, such questions are answered in an exploration of the Magi legend. Threaded into an epic story are the results of Adrian Gilbert's extensive research.;The author claims the truth is that not only was the birth of Jesus widely expected throughout the Middle East, but that Christianity itself has its deepest roots in the "pagan" mysteries of Egypt, Persia and Mesopotamia.

The End of the Magi

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

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Book Synopsis The End of the Magi by : Patrick W. Carr

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.

The Mystery of the Magi

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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)

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Book Synopsis The Mystery of the Magi by : Daniel Kolenda

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Return of the Magi

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Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 1405934530
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (59 download)

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Book Synopsis Return of the Magi by : P. J. Tracy

Download or read book Return of the Magi written by P. J. Tracy and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warm your heart this Christmas with this wonderful festive tale from bestselling author P.J. Tracy - perfect for fans of It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street. Emil Rice has a silver tongue and sticky fingers, the only problem is that his charm always gets him into trouble and he's never been very good at not getting arrested. Twenty-two times he's been caught and twenty-two times he's sworn never to steal again, but it's on his twenty-third arrest when Emil realises he may have picked up more than he bargained for. Sentenced to community service at a secure mental health facility, Emil is unwillingly befriended by two elderly female patients who believe he is the final part of a big cosmic plan that will change their lives forever... This heartwarming Christmas tale of kindness, friendship and redemption will be perfect for the cold winter nights!

A Stranger in the House of God

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Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310864216
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)

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Book Synopsis A Stranger in the House of God by : John Koessler

Download or read book A Stranger in the House of God written by John Koessler and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up the son of agnostics, John Koessler saw a Catholic church on one end of the street and a Baptist on the other. In the no-man’s land between the two, this curious outside wondered about the God they worshipped—and began a lifelong search to comprehend the grace and mystery of God. A Stranger in the House of God addresses fundamental questions and struggles faced by spiritual seekers and mature believers. Like a contemporary Pilgrim’s Progress, it traces the author’s journey and explores his experiences with both charismatic and evangelical Christianity. It also describes his transformation from religious outsider to ordained pastor. John Koessler provides a poignant and often humorous window into the interior of the soul as he describes his journey from doubt and struggle with the church to personal faith

The Journey of the Magi

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

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Book Synopsis The Journey of the Magi by : Richard C. Trexler

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.

The Magi

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ISBN 13 : 9781467964340
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (643 download)

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Book Synopsis The Magi by : Kevin M. Turner

Download or read book The Magi written by Kevin M. Turner and published by . This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen-year-old Elijah Hawk has never heard of the Magi. He knows nothing about their three thousand-year-old secret. He has never been to Savenridge, the Magi city hidden deep inside the northern woods. Most of all, Elijah is unaware of the dangers hunting him. After one terrifying night, however, all of that changes! On a quest to solve the horrific murder of his parents, Elijah stumbles upon the land of the Magi. Learning their ancient secrets and training with their power is the least of his problems. In order to find out why his parents were killed, Elijah learns that he must confront the dangers that are hunting him, even though it means almost certain death. What's more terrifying is discovering that his journey to this new world may not have been an accident after all.

Three Kings, Ten Mysteries

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Publisher : Ignatius Press
ISBN 13 : 1621641317
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (216 download)

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Book Synopsis Three Kings, Ten Mysteries by : Grzegorz Górny

Download or read book Three Kings, Ten Mysteries written by Grzegorz Górny and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2016-10-30 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Were the Three Kings, or Magi, who the Bible says traveled to Bethlehem in search of the Christ Child real, historical figures or simply the stuff of legend? For generations, the Magi have inspired art and music. Epiphany, the important Christian feast twelve days after Christmas, is a national holiday in many countries throughout the world. What lies at the heart of this celebration and is it still relevant today? Turning to discoveries made by historians, scientists, and theologians, Polish author Grzegorz Górny answers these questions. With gorgeous four-color photographs on every page, he traces the mysteries of the Magi from the Gospel of Matthew to modern-day astronomy to revived Epiphany celebrations on the streets of secularized European capitals.

A Muse and a Maze

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Publisher : Trinity University Press
ISBN 13 : 1595341943
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (953 download)

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Book Synopsis A Muse and a Maze by : Peter Turchi

Download or read book A Muse and a Maze written by Peter Turchi and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his characteristic genius for finding connections between writing and the stuff of our lives, Peter Turchi ventures into new and even more surprising territory. In A Muse and a Maze, Turchi draws out the similarities between writing and puzzle-making and its flip-side, puzzle-solving. As he teases out how mystery lies at the heart of all storytelling, he uncovers the magic—the creation of credible illusion—that writers share with the likes of Houdini and master magicians. In Turchi’s associative narrative, we learn about the history of puzzles, their obsessive quality, and that Benjamin Franklin was a devotee of an ancient precursor of sudoku called Magic Squares. Applying this rich backdrop to the requirements of writing, Turchi reveals as much about the human psyche as he does about the literary imagination and the creative process.

Murder and Magic

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Publisher : Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1625670214
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (256 download)

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Book Synopsis Murder and Magic by : Randall Garrett

Download or read book Murder and Magic written by Randall Garrett and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sidewise Award–winning series. “If you are looking for something different in the way of mysteries a few hours with Lord Darcy is a fun way to go” (Daily Kos). This alternate history series starring detective Lord Darcy and his sorcerer sidekick, Sean O Lochlainn, takes us into a reality where Richard the Lionheart’s descendants rule the Anglo-French Empire and the laws of magic have developed in place of the laws of physics. Murder and Magic, comprised of the first four stories of the acclaimed Lord Darcy series, finds Lord Darcy solving murders using his wits, a keen eye for observation, and a few choice magic tricks. In “The Eyes Have It,” Lord Darcy must figure out who killed the taciturn playboy, the Count D’Evreux. In the political thriller “A Case of Identity,” Lord Darcy picks apart the disappearance of the Marquis of Cherbourg, especially mysterious considering the escalating cold war with Poland. Lord Darcy and Master Sean investigate a body coated in blue paint already occupying a coffin built for the late Duke of Kent in “The Muddle of the Woad.” Literary humor is at the heart of “In a Stretch of the Imagination,” where the head of an important publishing house commits suicide under suspicious circumstances. Praise for the Lord Darcy series “Some of the finest fantasy ever written . . . Will certainly guarantee him a lasting place in the genre.” —SF Chronicle “He has combined the best of the fantasy and detective genres—and made them work as science fiction.” —Marion Zimmer Bradley “I cannot count the number of times I have read ‘Too Many Magicians’—each time with the same pleasure.” —Andre Norton