The Story of the Other Wise Man Optimized with HyperLinked Chapters; Illustrated edition by Henry Van Dyke Religion Spirituality eBooks
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"The Story of the Other Wise Man" is specially formatted to ensure easy reading and also contains a Hyper-Linked Table of Contents. This book is also contains illustrations from the original version.
During the time of the birth of Jesus, a fourth Wise Man, Artaban, sells all his possessions to buy three precious jewels which he hopes to present to the newborn Christ Child. Although he planned to journey with the other three Magi to Bethlehem, he is delayed and fails to rendezvous with them. Artaban spends his whole life searching for the Christ, and in his search he gives away one, then two, and finally all three of his jewels to help others, but in the end his quest is fulfilled in unexpected ways.
Although written more than a century ago, this is still a topical Christmas story for young and old that captures the true spirit of Christmas.
The Story of the Other Wise Man Optimized with HyperLinked Chapters; Illustrated edition by Henry Van Dyke Religion Spirituality eBooks
The story itself I believe was originally delivered as a sermon and later published as a short story around 1895. It is a very beautifully told story that is worth reading (it only takes about 30 minutes). I like to give these away at Christmas.This particular book is a cheap reprint of the story which is okay because it is the original and unabridged story and not a retelling or someone else’s interpretation of the story. It is a rather large format so it doesn’t really fit in a pocket. But for the price you could afford to give a few of them away as gifts.
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The Story of the Other Wise Man Optimized with HyperLinked Chapters; Illustrated edition by Henry Van Dyke Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
My nearly blind 93 year old father asked me to buy this for him, and then I read it out loud to Mom and Dad when it arrived, over 2 magical sittings. I had expected it to last for 3 sittings, but Dad wanted to hear the end!
This is a very special book for him, since he knew Henry van Dyke when he was in high school around 1930. The story went that he had hitch-hiked from Princeton to Lawrenceville, NJ to go to high school there, and a certain person often picked him up. Dad later found out that it was Henry van Dyke, and that he had gone out of his way to take him to school.
Dad had bought a copy of the book, or maybe van Dyke gave it too him. Recently the minister of the church my parents have been members of in another town came for a visit, and Dad, who can't read any more, gave the book, and a "Readers Theater" version Dad had made for the town's theater group, to the minister. But the more he thought of it, the more he wanted to hear the story again. This version appears to be closest in appearance to the one he had.
I don't remember reading the book as a child, and it actually is more an adult book anyway, so I was glad I got to read it to them and make them so happy with old memories! I may buy it for myself now as well!
As titled, this book contains several of Henry van Dyke's Christmas stories. All of the stories are enjoyable to read, but two stand out. "The Story of the Other Wise Man" is a book that everyone should read, and periodically reread. The overarching message of this book is sacred and enduring. The second story in the book that all should read and periodically reread is "The Christmas Angel". In this pleasant and very short story, Van Dyke expresses why grace comes through love rather than power or knowledge.
A wonderful and heartwarming story. It examines our hearts and motives and those which God values.
I expected this to be a sappy, sentimental story. Instead, I discovered a touching parable. So glad I found it in the hotel to read (the Weaverville Hotel, in Weaverville, CA, has an exceptional bookshelf to borrow from). Two thoughts from the book which deserve pondering
"Who seeks for heaven alone to save his soul
May keep the path, but not reach the goal;
While he who walks in love may wander far,
Yet God will bring him where the blessed are."
Also
"Is a lie ever justifiable? Perhaps not. But may it not sometimes seem inevitable? And if it were a sin, might not a man confess it, and be pardoned for it more easily than for the greater sin of spiritual
selfishness, or indifference, or the betrayal of innocent blood?"
The Story of the Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke is a beautifully written story and a favorite of mine to give to friends at Christmas.
This poignant tale follows the adventures of Artaban, “the fourth wise man," as he searches for the Christ Child, and the people he inadvertently helps along the way. Artaban learns first hand what Jesus taught "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." This book illustrates the principles of love, sacrifice and how to treat others.
It has been said that this story came all at once to Henry Van Dyke, from beginning to end, and that he always felt the story was “given” to him as a “gift.” It is truly a gift from Mr. Van Dyke to the many story lovers who read this book.
Have read this almost every year since I was a child. Interesting, descriptive, and makes a huge statement about what true faith and actions really are.
This is a simple yet powerful book about a fourth magi. His travels to see the new born King. He lived a life in pursuit of seeing this child. He faced people who needed help. He gave them his treasures. He had nothing for the child. He died without seeing this child, yet his life was a beautiful tribute to a life well lived. This story is about you and me on our journey toward our heavenly reward.
This is probably my favorite non-Bible Christmas story. It is politically correct to tell this story to lay groups by simply not making the obvious identification of "The King of the Jews" as Jesus Christ. While it is a good story with a good message for non-Christians, it is a powerful tool for Christians to bring home what it means to live a Christian life. Christian or not, I recommend you read this great story.
The story itself I believe was originally delivered as a sermon and later published as a short story around 1895. It is a very beautifully told story that is worth reading (it only takes about 30 minutes). I like to give these away at Christmas.
This particular book is a cheap reprint of the story which is okay because it is the original and unabridged story and not a retelling or someone else’s interpretation of the story. It is a rather large format so it doesn’t really fit in a pocket. But for the price you could afford to give a few of them away as gifts.
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