Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Infancy Narratives”
The theological lessons of the magi story are complex and nuanced. They require balance and wisdom, and they stretch us beyond what we may feel is practical or reasonable to achieve. But what good is theology if it does not aspire to a vision of a better world?
A new collection of articles on Matthew’s narrative of the magi. Available 7 December 2025!
Can astronomy help us to identify the “star” the magi followed to Bethlehem?
What purpose does Matthew’s choice of the title “magi” serve when he used this term to describe the bearers of the messianic tidings?
Matthew’s magi reprise the role of the wizards of Egypt in the Joseph and Moses narratives, but with a surprising twist.
A look at the broader backdrop of Jewish tendencies offered by a comparison between traditions in Matthew and Exodus Rabbah.
Even in the ever-increasing shadows, there are cracks where light comes shining through.
Some of the most vivid details in Christmas carols that describe Jesus’ birth cannot be found in the canonical texts.
Professor David Flusser investigates the Jewish background of the angel’s song to the shepherds, “Glory to God in the highest….”
