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The Significance of Frankincense and Myrrh in the Story of Jesus
TLDR Frankincense and myrrh were brought as gifts to the infant Jesus by the three wise men because they were considered valuable at the time and were prized for their exotic nature. These gifts hold significance in the story of Jesus and may have been near equal in value to gold 2,000 years ago.
Timestamped Summary
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Frankincense and myrrh were brought as gifts to the infant Jesus by the three wise men, and their significance will be explored in this episode.
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The significance of the gifts of frankincense and myrrh brought to Jesus by the wise men will be explored in this episode.
02:39
Frankincense is harvested by making incisions in the bark of the Boswellia tree, causing it to produce a gummy resin that is then harvested and transported through an ancient trading network to various parts of the ancient world.
03:54
Frankincense is used for various purposes including as an antibacterial agent, for pain relief, mummification, and as incense, while myrrh, which means bitter, is darker in color and harvested using a similar process as frankincense.
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Frankincense and myrrh were selected as valuable gifts because they were prized for their exotic nature and the effort it took to obtain them, and they may have been near equal in value to gold 2,000 years ago.
06:22
Frankincense and myrrh were brought as valuable gifts because they were considered valuable at the time, and the podcast includes a review from a listener named Alex TD.
07:54
The wise men bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh as presents to the baby Jesus, but they don't think the myrrh is necessary.
