I-38 Significant characteristics, powers and perceptions of the magi, shepherds and prophets relating to the Nativity

The Search for the New Isis, Lect 3; Mt 2,1-12; Lk 2,8-20; Isaiah through Malachi

In the Nativity accounts, we have three groups of persons who displayed unusual powers of perception, the magi, the shepherds and the prophets. The following table sets out some of their significant characteristics, powers and perceptions:

Magi
       Shepherds
Starry heavens
       Earth's depths
Mineral world
       Human soul
Plant world
       Animal Life
Prenatal faculties
       After-death faculties
Intellect
       Will
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  Prophets    
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