Mary, the mother of Jesus, must be seen in the context of Jewish suffering.
A Jerusalem Perspective on the Magi
A new collection of articles on Matthew’s narrative of the magi. Available 7 December 2025!
The Star of Bethlehem: An Astronomical Perspective
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The Narrative of the Magi: Some Notes from a Jewish Perspective
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Wise Men or Stooges: Who Were Matthew’s Magi?
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Rethinking the Magi in Matthew and Exodus Rabbah
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What Year Was Jesus Born?
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The Bethlehem Stomp: A Songwriter’s Response to Matthew’s Nativity Story
Even in the ever-increasing shadows, there are cracks where light comes shining through.
‘We Hear the Christmas Angels’: Origins of Extra-Canonical Traditions in Familiar Carols
Some of the most vivid details in Christmas carols that describe Jesus’ birth cannot be found in the canonical texts.
Like Every Sparrow Falling: The Symbolism of Sparrows in a Saying of Jesus
The multivalent image of the sparrow in ancient Jewish thought made it a useful vehicle for conveying messages about human and divine relationships.