Archbishop of Canterbury dismisses ‘three wise men’ story

The Anglican church's most senior clergyman is questioning some long-held Christmas beliefs.

Thu, 20 Dec, 2007 - 10:17

The Anglican church's most senior clergyman is questioning some long-held Christmas beliefs.

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams is dismissing the story of the three wise men as 'legend' saying they probably never existed.

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