An updated translation of the Bible that focuses on gender inclusivity will drop “wise men” in favor of “magi” in the Christmas story of the Gospel of Matthew, according to preview excerpts. The New ...

(RNS) — Reading the encyclopedia and watching public television as a kid, Linda Raedisch caught glimpses of “another Christmas” — one filled with ghosts and witches, where elves weren’t friendly ...

January 6 marks Three Kings Day, a key date in the religious and cultural calendar in many countries with a Catholic tradition.

Is there any historical basis to the story of the Three Wise Men found in Matthew 2:1-13? Modern scholarship would say No, and move on to a discussion of its legendary quality, use of familiar motifs ...

According to the Bible, wise men brought gold, myrrh and frankincense to the manger that housed the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. The wise men are more practical in Tennessee, where "three wise guys" ...

Bright stars top Christmas trees in Christian homes around much of the world. The faithful sing about the "Star of Wonder" that guided the wise men to a manger in the little town of Bethlehem, where ...