Religion Today host Martin Tanner explains the "Wise Men" or "Magi" (the root word for magician" in English may have been Zoroastrian Priests traveling from the east, near or at Babylon.  The Star of Bethleham could have been a comet, a super-nova or perhaps a super-natural event.  Jesus was likely born in 4 BC or earlier because King Harod, who spoke with the Magi, died in 4 BC.  These and other details of the traditional Christmas Story of the Birth of our Savior are described in this episode of Religion Today.

<p>Religion Today host Martin Tanner explains the "Wise Men" or "Magi" (the root word for magician" in English may have been Zoroastrian Priests traveling from the east, near or at Babylon.&nbsp; The Star of Bethleham could have been a comet, a super-nova or perhaps a super-natural event.&nbsp; Jesus was likely born in 4 BC or earlier because King Harod, who spoke with the Magi, died in 4 BC.&nbsp; These and other details of the traditional Christmas Story of the Birth of our Savior are described in this episode of Religion Today.</p>

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Martin Tanner's Religion Today Show broadcast Sunday December 19, 2021 on the Magi, the Star of Bethlehem and the Birth of Jesus

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