The Wealthy Christ (QRST):
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In the Biblical story of Christmas, the Wise Men or Magi gave the newborn Christ “Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh (Incense) as a traditional gift to the Messiah.” For how long was this a traditional gift, and how often was it given (every year, for example)? Was the Gold in the form of Gold Coins (Roman Talents or Denarius), and how many per chest (and how many chests)?
Gold Coins in the Roman Empire was the highest level of currency. Below Gold was Silver, used by Merchants and the Legion, and Bronze / Copper, used by the common people. Gold Coins would last a long time at the time of Christ, especially if given annually on Christmas Day. It would pay for his Education, which was notable at age 12 when he “lingered in the Temple and showed off his knowledge.” It would also pay for his lavish expenses, such as Spikenard Perfume (the most expensive in the region), red wine, linen robes, or a “borrowed” rock-cut tomb (like those in Egypt).
Christ was in Egypt for a time, long enough for his Education, by Egyptian Priests. There he learned about Healing, Philosophy, Egyptian religion and Magic, how to resurrect the dead, etc.
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