The Wise Men
The Ancients
History Hit
4.7 • 3.5K Ratings
🗓️ 12 December 2024
⏱️ 46 minutes
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Summary
The Three Wise Men were kings, magicians, more than three, on camels, walking across deserts and the men who tricked Herod. How can they be all these things?
Tristan Hughes is joined by Reverend Professor Lloyd Llewellyn Jones discuss the fascinating history and evolving narratives surrounding these characters from the Nativity story. Together they examine biblical accounts, historical context and artistic depictions of these iconic figures; from their origins in the Gospel of Matthew to their representation in medieval and Renaissance art. Discover how the story of The Wise Men has been interpreted and expanded upon over the centuries and become one of the most enduring Christmas tales.
Presented by Tristan Hughes. The audio editor and producer is Joseph Knight, the senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.
Theme music from Motion Array, all other music from Epidemic Sounds
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| 1:47.0 | We three kings of Orient are. They're one of the most recognizable parts of the Nativity's story. |
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