Wise Men of the East in China

2 ¹ After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi/wise men from the East came to Jerusalem ² and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:1-2, The Eastern Magi/Wise Men Visit the New-Born Messiah, the King of the Jews)

The Chinese had a deep interest in astronomy, with royal courts employing astronomers to document celestial events, believing they influenced human affairs. There’s a well-researched article that explores the historical and astronomical connections between Chinese records and the birth of Jesus. It suggests that the reign of Emperor Jian Ping (6 B.C. – 1 B.C.) coincides with the generally accepted timeframe of Jesus’ birth. It also discusses the possibility that the wise men who visited Jesus may have come from China, given the 70-day travel time from China to Jerusalem, which parallels the recorded 70-day visibility of a comet.

The research suggests that Chinese astronomers may have been aware of significant events related to Jesus’ life through celestial observations, independent of direct communication with Israel. Despite the lack of technological means for information exchange, the Chinese recorded astronomical phenomena that coincided with biblical events, implying divine orchestration.

Why it is very likely the Chinese astrologers that saw the star and visited Jesus:

1. Ancient Chinese Astronomical Records – The Chinese meticulously documented celestial events, believing they had global significance.
2. Cosmological Signs of a New Epoch – Events occurring in the sky were interpreted as signaling major shifts in world history, aligning with the birth, life, and resurrection of Jesus.
3. Biblical Support for Celestial Signs – Scriptures like Psalms 19:1-4 and Luke 21:25 affirm that God communicates through the heavens.
4. Authenticity of Chinese Historical Records – Modern scholars have rigorously verified ancient Chinese texts, confirming their accuracy and reliability.

This perspective highlights a fascinating cross-cultural link between biblical prophecy and Chinese astronomical traditions, suggesting a divine message reaching beyond Israel to different civilizations.
Read more here http://blog.truth-is-life.org/missions/china-vision/chinese-evidence-for-jesus/

This article gives a details study of the visibility of the comet from different locations, and how the description of the star seen in China and recorded in the Bible matches. http://www.observadores-cometas.com/cometas/Star/Visibility_Star.htm

The star itself served as a divine announcement of Jesus’ birth to both Eastern and Western civilizations, reinforcing His role as the King of kings. Read more here: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/blog/the-star-announces-the-king/

Read more about what the ancient chinese knew about Jesus’ death and resurrection here: https://voanews.xyz/en/86-2/

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