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The story of the (three?) magi (wise men? kings?) in Matthew 2.1–11 has gripped the popular imagination—but som also question whether the story has coherence and credibility.

What was the actual context in which the story is set? Does it ring true? And how does it fit with the gospel of Matthew as it unfolds?

Join Ian and James as they explore these questions.

Here is the link to the excellent argument that Joseph has two homes, with contemporary parallels included: https://jimmyakin.com/2022/03/where-was-josephs-residence.html

Full commentary in text can be found at www.psephizo.com

Revd James Blandford-Baker is vicar of Histon and Impington, two villages just north of Cambridge. Revd Dr Ian Paul is Associate Minister of St Nic's, Nottingham, and writes the widely-read blog www.psephizo.com. Full written commentary behind the discussion can be found on the blog each week.