Biblical Wise Magus Balthazar

October 25, 2024
Description
Balthazar, also called Balthasar, Balthassar, and Bithisarea,[1] was, according to Western Christian tradition, one of the three biblical Magi along with Caspar and Melchior who visited the infant Jesus after he was born. Balthazar is traditionally referred to as the King of Arabia and gave the gift of myrrh to Jesus.[2] In the Catholic Church, he is regarded as a saint (as are the other two Magi).