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.
New Online Atlas of Ancient Roman Roads
Introducing the latest digital atlas of ancient Roman roads.
Man’s Contractured Arm
How did Jesus balance the need to honor the Sabbath with the need to help people who were suffering?