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Why do we often call the Magi the "wise men"?

Why do we often call the Magi the "wise men"?

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Asked by Adrian, Last updated: Apr 10, 2024

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John Smith

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Answered Sep 08, 2016

We are uncomfortable with what "magi" actually means- The word magi is the plural form of a Persian word used to designate the practitioners of occult arts like astrology and divination. Literally, this word means magicianas the Bible explicitly condemns those who practice such arts, the idea that such men came to worship gods son is rather uncomfortable.

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