The Story of the Other Wise Man

By Henry Van Dyke

The Story of the Other Wise Man - Henry Van Dyke
  • Release Date: 1933-01-01
  • Genre: Religion & Spirituality
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 54 Ratings

Description

The story is an addition and expansion of the account of the Biblical Magi, recounted in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. It tells about a "fourth" wise man, a priest of the Magi named Artaban, one of the Medes from Persia. Like the other Magi, he sees signs in the heavens proclaiming that a King had been born among the Jews. Like them, he sets out to see the newborn ruler, carrying treasures to give as gifts to the child - a sapphire, a ruby, and a pearl of great price. However, he stops along the way to help a dying man, which makes him late to meet with the caravan of the other three wise men.

Reviews

  • Timeless

    5
    By SDWill
    The story is timeless and inspired.
  • The Other Wiseman

    5
    By HC dje,s,s
    A must read every Christmas Eve.
  • The Story of theOther Wise Man

    5
    By The Other Wise Man
    This is a very meaningful work, loaded with symbolism. My father often quoted this work in his sermons, and it really brings into perspective the ideas of Christianity, love, and service to others. It is short, quite readable, and very meaningful and contemplative. I highly recommend it, but be careful - it could change your life.