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A story about the birth of Jesus and his early life |
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The collective stories of Jesus’ birth |
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The Jewish king who slaughtered innocent children, in the hope of eliminating a possible rival to his throne |
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It literally means “God with us;” it is a term used to describe the Christ Child in Matthew’s Gospel |
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Joseph was born in this town |
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His name literally means “God is my strength;” an archangel, who serves as a messenger from God in the story of the Nativity |
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For the Hebrews, a being that denotes the very presence of God |
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The Divine Infant; a title that represents the infant Jesus until to the age of twelve |
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The adoptive father of Jesus; he was a carpenter by trade |
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A manual worker, who assembled clunky and awkward constructions – such as supports for homes and crosses for crucifixion |
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A skilled manual worker, who crafted items that were strictly decorative, including furniture, clothing, jewelry, household items, and tools |
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This threesome flees to Egypt, and then an angel calls them out of Egypt to Israel after the death of Herod |
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The son of Herod (the Great) |
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Non-Jewish men who were members of the priestly caste of the Persians and who served as chaplains to and representatives of the Persian royalty |
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The Magi were known for their understanding of this science |
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The mysterious dimension of life |
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Representing all Gentiles, they are the first to recognize Jesus as a king when they present Him with royal gifts; the Magi |
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The time when Jesus is manifested as the Messiah, Son of God, and Savior of the world |
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The name of one of the three Wise Men |
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The name of one of the three Wise Men |
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The name of one of the three Wise Men |
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In ancient thought, it was a “star” associated with royalty |
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A super-bright explosion of a star |
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The symbol of Matthew’s Gospel |
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