Can wisdom be taught? A little over two thousand years ago, a little star-watching skill was enough to get you dubbed a “wise man”. These days, it is a bit more complicated.
Five ideas that make sense of the world
Wise guys: The Biblical wise men who brought gifts to baby Jesus were famed astrologers. Glossary
Gospel - In the Bible, a teaching of Christ. Also a genre of Christian music.
Persian - A language, also known as Farsi, spoken in Iran.
Astrology - The study of the movements of the sun, moon and planets and the belief that they affect people's personalities and lives.
Quota - A fixed or limited amount that is officially allowed.
Sensory-motor activity - Activities that involve the brain and body receiving information and then reacting to it with movement.
Proverb - A short and well-known saying, often giving advice.