1.When Jesus was Born . He was visited by some wise men from the east with some gifts. how many were the wise men and what was the significant of the gifts to his lifed and mission on earth?
2.How many children did Mary had apart from Jesus Christ and what are their Names?
2006-12-26 20:38:57 · 15 answers · asked by Kola B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Are you still waiting for the Tooth Fairy too???
2006-12-26 20:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Bible doesn't say how many wisemen there were, it only says there were three gifts. There could have been three wisemen, there could have been 300. Also they might not have actually arrived until Jesus was two years old or so, and by profession they were astronomers likely from Persia. The gifts were gifts to a King, and they symbolized atonement and wealth.
I don't think the Bible says how many children Mary had, or if she had all her children with Joseph or if he died and she remarried and had more kids. Frankly we don't know exactly who were the siblings of Christ because in the Greek the word "brother" is used both for, what we may call, "believers" OR family. Many of the Christians considered themselves brothers/sisters in Christ, so when we read "James, a brother of Christ" its hard to tell if it means "James, THE brother of Christ" or "James, a follower of Christ". But its overwhelmingly known that James was the brother of Jesus from his own claim and, I believe, a reference from Paul calling him "the Lord's brother". I think Jude was also a relative of Christ though we don't know if he was a brother or a cousin. Neither do we know the names of sisters.
The Bible doesn't give a very detailed summary of the family of Jesus. We don't know what happened to Joseph, how many kids Mary had, etc. The nearest historical record that tells more is a record in Caesarea, I believe, in the early first century that states that a "Joseph" and his two sons "James and Jesus" were contracted to construct a building there. Naturally there were lots of Josephs, James and Jesus' back then so we can't know for sure if it was the Biblical family. And yes there were several Jesus' back then, I think one is listed in Ephesians or a book shortly thereafter as a follower of Christ, ironically.
2006-12-27 21:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another point is that the wise men didn't visit Jesus in the stable soon after He was born. It could have been as much as two years later - this is why Herod had all the boys 2 years old and younger put to death to protect his throne. The wise men visited "the house in which Jesus was in".
Read the gospels, in a modern translation/paraphrase to get the story.
2006-12-26 22:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by jemhasb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely more than one. The actual number could be 2, 3, or even more. The possibilities are numerous. The theory that it was three because of the gold, frankincense, and myrrh doesn't hold much water as several people could have each brought one or more of each of these gifts.
Mary had other children besides Jesus.
And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? And are not all his sisters with us?" [Matt. 13:55-56; RSV]. A similar list of names can be found in Mark's Gospel: "Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon and are not his sisters here with us?" [Mark 6:3; RSV] These lists agree with each other apart from the minor difference between "Joseph" in Matthew and "Joses" in Mark. Later in both Gospels, the names of those, who followed Jesus to His crucifixion, are recorded. These lists contain family information on two "brothers." According to Matthew, the women, who followed Jesus, were "Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee." [Matt. 27:56; RSV] Mark's list includes: "Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome,... and also many other women." [Mark 15:40; RSV] The same name variation is observed in both lists: Matthew refers to "Joseph"; whereas, Mark refers to "Joses". This variation supports their connection to the names of Jesus' brothers. According to both texts, James and Joseph (or Joses) are the sons of Mary.
2006-12-26 22:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by G-Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer to number 1. We know only that they were more then one man as the word is men. But we do not know the number.
The gifts presented are Gold for a king, frankincense which is repersents the anointing of a high priest and mhyrr which is what you anoint a sacfrice with. So these are acting as physical divices tell who Jesus is to be in his life and his purpose.
Answer to number 2. We do not know the number buy it appears to be 7 total including Jesus, james joseph simon judas and two girls. The number of the girls is in question as is there names.
2006-12-26 21:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. 3, the gifts were merely signs of respect as would be given to any ruler or nobility when visiting
2. Well, you have his brother James, though I think he was a step brother. I think Judas Thomas was also a brother (some say twin being that it's written didimus thomas). There are some sisters in there too but the Holy Bible in its official form down't comment on any of them other than saying that they exist, though that is also open for interpretation.
My bible's all the way on the other side of the house so no references at the moment
2006-12-26 20:43:26 · answer #6 · answered by Shadebug 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. We don't know how many wise men, just that they brought three gifts, Gold for Kingship, Frankincense for priesthood and Myrrh to show that Jesus was born to die.
2. Jesus had four brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (Matthew 13:55), we don't know the names of his sisters, just that he had some.
2006-12-26 20:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by Tanks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't say how many. The word used is plural, so there were at least 2. The idea of 3 comes from later Catholic tradition. I'm not buying it, but that is where the idea comes from. ---------------------------------------.... RE I believe it comes from the 3 gifts they brought. Yes. The early Catholic iconography would show one wise man with gold, one with frankincense, and one with myrrh. Originally, it was meant to be a teaching tool (not literal). Later, it was believed that there were literally 3 wise men.
2016-05-23 09:59:34 · answer #8 · answered by Nancy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im a christain and i does and it does say bout how many wise men came to see the lord jesus christ but it is belivied to b 3 wise men ave a look through luke in the new testament and u will c
2006-12-27 01:27:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does not say how many kings visited him; only mentions the three gifts.
As far as siblings it states:
(Matthew 13:55-56) Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? And his sisters, are they not all with us?
2006-12-26 21:17:04 · answer #10 · answered by Liz R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) In the Bible it does not tell how many men visited Jesus, it just says that men visited.
2) I don't remember, all I know is that Jesus was not her only child.
2006-12-26 20:57:53 · answer #11 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋