Data Over Dogma Episode 38: The [Three] [Wise Men] With Eric Vanden Eykel
Dec 25, 2023
Dr. Eric Vanden Eykel, an expert in Magi, joins the podcast to dispel common myths about the mysterious wise men who visited baby Jesus. They discuss the enigmatic story of the Magi in the Gospel of Matthew, the Greek word 'Magoi' used to describe them, and their possible function in informing Herod about Jesus's birth. The significance of the magi as an outside confirmation of Jesus's divinity and royal lineage is explored along with the origin and symbolism of the three kings in the Christmas story.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Mystery of the Magi
01:33 • 15min
The story of the three wise men and a comparison to Johann Rawl
16:35 • 4min
The Role of the Wise Men in the Birth of Jesus
20:14 • 21min
Exploring the Enduring Fascination of Characters in Early Christian Imagination
41:27 • 3min
The Role of the Magi in Jesus's Birth
44:34 • 19min
Discussion about the book 'The Magi: Who They Were, How They've Been Remembered, and Why They Still Fascinate'
01:03:27 • 3min