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 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
Can astronomy help us to identify the “star” the magi followed to Bethlehem?
The Narrative of the Magi: Some Notes from a Jewish Perspective
What purpose does Matthew’s choice of the title “magi” serve when he used this term to describe the bearers of the messianic tidings?
Rethinking the Magi in Matthew and Exodus Rabbah
A look at the broader backdrop of Jewish tendencies offered by a comparison between traditions in Matthew and Exodus Rabbah.

