The Story of the Other Wise Man: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Story of the Other Wise Man is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Van Dyke, Henry (1852–1933).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Story of the Other Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke is a short novel published in 1895. It tells of Artaban, a fourth wise man who sets out to find the newborn King with precious gifts but is repeatedly delayed by acts of mercy. Each time he stops to help someone in need, he sacrifices one of his treasures and arrives too late. For thirty-three years, he searches for Jesus while performing charitable works, until his final moments in Jerusalem reveal whether his journey was in vain.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Story of the Other Wise Man
- Author credits: Van Dyke, Henry (1852–1933)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian fiction
- Christmas stories
- Jesus Christ -- Fiction
- Magi -- Fiction
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- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Philosophy & Ethics
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