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To: elbucko
Magi were Zoroastrian priests. The three (actually the number is never given in scripture) were probably searching for the Saviour promised by Zoroaster.
145 posted on 05/12/2004 1:59:04 PM PDT by ZULU
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To: ZULU
Magi were Zoroastrian priests. The three (actually the number is never given in scripture) were probably searching for the Saviour promised by Zoroaster.

That's pretty interesting --- I never knew that --- so the Zoroasterians were waiting for the Saviour also? It's always seemed an interesting religion --- too bad it was pretty much crushed out by that other one.

323 posted on 05/12/2004 9:29:31 PM PDT by FITZ
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To: ZULU
Magi were Zoroastrian priests.

I took a college extension course on the Worlds Religions awhile back. Among those covered were a cursory explanation of Zoroaster and his "philosophies"(?). I found one concept very appealing, that is the idea that good deeds harm the devil (or evil) and inversely empower God, (or goodness). I like that. Works for me.

I have often wondered if Jesus had spent some time in Persia, prior to His ministry, among the Zoroastrians and absorbed their concept of deeds being important to faith.

If I were to become active in a religion, it would be Zoroastrian. However, I doubt if they'd let me wear my cowboy hat with their robes, so I reckon I'll remain the heathen that I am, but seek to do good deeds.

377 posted on 05/13/2004 12:58:05 PM PDT by elbucko
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