Immortal4life Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) 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=12460820USA 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=hfWashington, Dec 24 : An ancient rediscovered text called 'Revelation of the Magi' tells a very different version of the Three Wise Men's journey to Bethlehemhttp://www.newkerala.com/news/world/fullnews-111758.html Edited January 17, 2013 by Immortal4life 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FieryWind Posted May 15, 2012 Asiya/Assiah is not the same as Asia, that is usually a mistaken translation. Asiya is a Hebrew word that means; action, it relates to the four world system, namely; Atziluth, Briah, Yetzirah and finally Assiah. Â I would not be surprised if the same sort of mis-translation occurred here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Immortal4life Posted May 15, 2012 Read the articles. The land the Wise Men came from is not referred to as Asiya in the Revelation of the Magi, but is referred to as Shir. In other historical records from that time period, the land of Shir is referring to China. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wine Posted May 15, 2012 So wise men from China brought three precious gifts. Three treasures anyone? Â Apparently in the text, Christ tells them he's turned up loads of times before. Interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Immortal4life Posted May 16, 2012 Three treasures anyone? Â Oh, I hadn't thought of that. Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmonious Emptiness Posted May 16, 2012 Â Â I did think it was funny the other day when I clicked on this video to go to you tube and it had 7,777 view. My numerological number is 7. What does that mean? Means I believe in numerology I guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vmarco Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) Edited May 17, 2012 by Vmarco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Immortal4life Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) Interestingly in the Revelation of the Magi it mentions not just 3 men, but a whole band of men. Â But yes, the story is still more astrological than literal, that is certainly true. Edited May 17, 2012 by Immortal4life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Immortal4life Posted May 19, 2012 Here is the English translation, published in 2010- http://www.harpercollins.com/books/Revelation-Magi-Brent-Landau/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
