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Caspar the Magi: Biography, Origins, and the Legend of the King Who Brought Frankincense
Caspar, or Gasper, was one of the three kings who visited the infant Jesus. Caspar was the King of India and is supposed to…
Kevin Sweeney
Kevin Sweeney is a published author. He is the author of 8 books. He has written an autobiography, a book on stroke recovery, one on presidential politics, and four on sports. Kevin has a Ph.D. in political science; he has published 12 scholarly articles. He lives in Purcellville, VA, with his 3 sons and wife, Kelly. They were married in 2000. You can get his books here: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf You can get his books here: https://amazon.com/author/drkevinjsweeney
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Melchior the Magi: Biography, Legends, and the Legacy of the King Who Brought Gold to Jesus
Melchior was supposed to be one of the Biblical Magi who visited the infant Jesus after his birth. The Magi are only mentioned in…
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The History and Meaning of “O Come All Ye Faithful”
“O Come All Ye Faithful,” also known as “Adeste Fideles.” It is a Christmas carol attributed to many authors. With that being the case,…
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The Story Behind “The Little Drummer Boy” and Its Most Iconic Versions
“The Little Drummer Boy” is a popular Christmas song written by American composer Katherine Kennicott Davis in 1941. It is a little odd that…
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“Mary, Did You Know?”: The Story Behind the Song and the Singer Who Made It Famous
“Mary, Did You Know?” is a religious song that asks several questions of Mary, the mother of Jesus. “Mary, Did You Know?” is meant…
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Saint Barsanuphius: The 6th‑Century Hermit Who Left 850 Letters Behind
Saint Barasanphius, above all else, was a prolific writer. Monks in a nearby monastery came to him for advice. As a hermit, he would…