What Are Frankincense and Myrrh?

The video explores the visit of the Magi to Jesus, focusing on the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. It delves into the historical and cultural significance of these gifts, their uses in religious rituals, funerals, and magical practices, and their trade in the Roman Empire. The video also discusses the symbolic interpretations of these gifts in early Christianity, highlighting their connections to divinity and foreshadowing Jesus' priesthood and death.

What significance did burning incense have in ancient rituals?

What interpretations did early Christian authors have regarding the gifts of the Magi?