Can wisdom be taught? A little over two thousand years ago, a little star-watching skill was enough to be known as 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.
Priest - A religious leader in the Christian church.
Astrology - The study of the movements of the sun, moon and planets and the belief that they affect people's personalities and lives.
Aversion - A strong dislike.