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Podcast: Parish Presbyterian Church
Episode: Matthew 2:1-12 Almost Persuaded
Description: Today's Scripture reading from Matthew recounts the story of the "wise men from the east" who come to Judea to worship to the newly born Savior. Though featured in countless popular Christmas scenes along with Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds and angels from Luke 2, the Magi and their gifts are more properly associated with the feast of Epiphany. But even though it isn't January quite yet, we can still enjoy some of the wonderful carols and hymns which use "wise men" imagery. The gentile "sages" in Angels From The Realms Of Glory follow the "natal...