How many Magi (Wise Men) visited Jesus in Bethlehem?
The Bible doesn't say
Which king of Israel wanted to kill the baby who would grow to become the Messiah?
King Herod
Who wrote the text of the Epiphany carol, "We Three Kings of Orient Are?"
John Henry Hopkins Jr.
The Magi's visit appears in the Gospel according to whom?
Matthew
What is Galette des Rois?
A kind of Three Kings Cake
Whose poem, "The Journey of the Magi" begins, "A cold coming we had of it..."
T. S. Elliot
What is the origin and meaning of the word "epiphany?"
From the Greek " epiphaneia." meaning, "to show forth"
What are the three traditional names assigned to the Magi?
Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar
Who painted the late 15th century altarpiece "The Adoration of the Magi?"
Leonardo da Vinci
What is myrrh?
Dried African tree sap used anciently in embalming ointments and burned at funerals
What is frankincense?
An aromatic gum resin, burned as incense in religious or ceremonial practices
What did the Magi follow?
The star
What animal are the Magi traditionally shown riding on?
Camels
What is gold?
a precious yellow metal, highly malleable and ductile
About how old was Jesus when the Magi came to see him?
2 years old
