St.Matthew 2:1 tells us: "...Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem . . ." This Bible passage doesn't state how many wise men actually came from the east nor does it mention their names or their method of travel. It is only assumed they traveled by camel and they could have easily traveled by foot. The Bible doesn't claim these men to be kings, however it is speculated they were at least learned men and perhaps even astrologers. In today's parlance it is appropriate that wise men should include wise women, and if not kings, perhaps a queen. There are of course more to choose from, but if you could invite anyone for dinner, wouldn't these three warrant an invitation?
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