The Story of the Other Wise Man (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161415117)

The Story of the Other Wise Man is a novella written by Henry Van Dyke. The book tells the story of a fourth wise man named Artaban who, like the biblical Magi, sets out to find the newborn King of the Jews. However, Artaban is delayed on his journey to meet the other three wise men and misses their meeting point. He then embarks on a solitary journey to find the Messiah, encountering various obstacles and helping others along the way. Artaban's journey takes him through various lands and he uses his three gifts, a sapphire, a ruby, and a pearl, to help those in need. He meets a dying man who needs medical attention, a young girl who is being sold into slavery, and a mother and child who need shelter. Despite his setbacks and the many years that pass, Artaban never loses faith in his quest to find the King. In the end, Artaban arrives in Bethlehem too late to see the baby Jesus, but he does encounter a group of Roman soldiers who are searching for the newborn King in order to kill him. Artaban offers his precious gifts in exchange for the child's life, but he is too late once again. However, Artaban's selfless actions earn him the approval of Jesus and he is granted a vision of the Kingdom of Heaven before he dies. The Story of the Other Wise Man is a heartwarming tale of faith, sacrifice, and the power of giving. It is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by readers of all ages for over a century.1895. American clergyman, educator, and author, Van Dyke explains the origins of the story of the Fourth Wise Man as having arrived suddenly and without labor. One night he saw him distinctly, moving through the shadows in a little circle of light. His countenance was as clear as the memory of his father's face. The narrative of his journeyings and trials and disappointments ran without a break. Even certain sentences came complete and unforgettable, clear-cut like a cameo. All that he had to do was to follow Artaban, step by step, as the tale went on, from the beginning to the end of his pilgrimage. Contents: The Sign in the Sky; by the Waters of Babylon; For the Sake of a Little Child; In the Hidden Way of Sorrow; and A Pearl of Great Price. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Van Dyke
ISBN-10: 1161415114
ISBN-13: 9781161415117
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 94
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d