An 1800 year old text possessed by early Christians has recently been translated for the first time ever in English. It describes the journey of the 3 wise men. In it the 3 wise men came from Asia, along the silk road, from what we today call China. ABC news, Rediscovered Ancient Text Tells a Different Three Wise Men Tale- http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wise-men-ancient-text-differs-bible-tale-magi/story?id=12460820 USA Today- Were the Three Wise Men from China? http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/mind-soul/spirituality/2010-12-03-three-wise-men_N.htm?csp=hf Washington, Dec 24 : An ancient rediscovered text called 'Revelation of the Magi' tells a very different version of the Three Wise Men's journey to Bethlehem http://www.newkerala.com/news/world/fullnews-111758.html