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Who exactly are the Three Kings? The Bible speaks of wise men rather than monarchs, and historians say they were probably magicians or astronomers; they have stood for the Three Ages of Man and for the different human temperaments and thus have acquired a universal character, standing for all humanity. In Gossaert's magnificent 'Adoration of the Kings', dating from the early 1500s, the bearded King Melchior, represents Asia. The three wise men, who came from the East, followed a mysterious wandering star and knelt at the crib in Bethlehem, bearing precious gifts for the infant Christ.
Melchior (a.k.a. "the white one") came from either Asia or Arabia. He is usually portrayed as an old man. His gift of gold is believed to have financed the Holy Family's flight into Egypt. It represents the immortality, purity, divinity, and kingship of Jesus Christ and His titles of the Light of the World, the Morning Star, and the Dayspring. Gold was used in both the temple worship and in the worship of idols. The wise men received spiritual wealth and the gift of Charity for their gold. Wear this satinique and metallic brocade headpiece with full-length robe with attached belt and cord when bearing your precious gift.
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