"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. ..." How many times has this scene been depicted as a line of three kings on camels approaching the manger? Franco Zefferelli's classic film Jesus of Nazareth gives another perspective. An aerial view shows each king approaching from a different direction. They're of various races and religious traditions. When they meet, one of them says, "I thought there would be others."
It's a memorable way to make the point that Truth is universal. The fact that this month's Journal includes contributions from Iran, Japan, and Rwanda testifies to the impact Christ's message of God's great love continues to have around the world. And our cover article by Rebecca Odegaard expands on that theme with a quiet but powerful example of how this love heals the body as well as the mind.
The Journal is designed for thoughtful people of any background who are interested in the practical application of Jesus' teaching. We wish you a Christmas filled with peace and goodwill.
