Why gold, frankincense, and myrrh?

BIBLE HISTORY DAILY: Why Did the Magi Bring Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh? Medicinal uses of frankincense may help explain the gifts of the magi. Maybe. But I doubt that the baby Jesus was suffering from arthritis.

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