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To: CarrotAndStick

I have met a couple of California Zoros. One of their beliefs is that the Magi mentioned in the Gospel account were Zoroastrians.


18 posted on 10/12/2006 11:10:56 PM PDT by Pelham (McGuestWorkerProgram- Soon to serve over 1 billion immigrants)
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To: Pelham

"the Magi mentioned in the Gospel account were Zoroastrians."

The Magi = Zoroastrian Priests, originally Medes in ancient Iran, adopted Zoroastrianism when the faith spread throughout Iran (Persia). They were also known as early Astrologers/Astronomers. Apparently, they predicted the birth of Christ before it happened.

They were the 3 wise men who travelled to Bethleham for the birth of Jesus Christ.


19 posted on 10/13/2006 3:55:43 AM PDT by odds
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To: Pelham

Typo correction:

Bethleham = Bethlehem


20 posted on 10/13/2006 4:00:12 AM PDT by odds
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