Children of the Magi: A Sacred History of the Kurds and the Persians

by Christopher Crossan

Few societies on earth are as privileged as the Kurds and Persians. Unlike other geographic regions, the people living in Mesopotamia, the Zagros mountains, and Persia have witnessed some of the key historical events affecting all humanity which were recorded in the sacred writings of the Jews. These include the dispersion of Noah’s grandchildren, the building of the tower of Babel, Jonah and Nahum's warnings to Nineveh, the deportation of the Jews, the arrival of the prophet Daniel, the rise of Queen Esther, the commissioning of Ezra the high priest, and the visit of the Magi to Bethlehem. Four Medo-Persian kings - Darius, Cyrus, Xerxes, and Artaxerxes - are mentioned in these writings. Furthermore, the primeval events of history took place in Mesopotamia, including the creation of Adam and Eve, the garden of Eden, the fall of man, early human civilization, and the great flood. Sadly, today’s Kurds and Persians know little of their sacred history. This book is an attempt to re-introduce them to their rich inheritance, namely, the revelation of the Most High God, and to enlighten readers from other cultures who would also like an encounter with the central character of human history. This is a layman's introduction with mostly biblical narratives and over 80 illustrations.

Genres: History

212 pages, Hardcover

Published August 21, 2021

Reviews

[Wes F · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book (by an old friend) that brought together all the biblical narratives related to the Kurds & the Persians; there are many of these throughout the Old Testament, leading up to the Magi who came to worship Jesus, the King & Kings, in Bethlehem. May many more of these precious peoples come to worship the Savior.

[Linda Rice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, demonstrating the abundance of Scripture evidence that the magi had about God and the promised Christ, that Medes were there at Pentecost, and their connection with today's Kurds and Persians. The Kurds and Persians have a rich heritage in the Bible. If only they knew of it. This book was written to re-introduce them to it.