Download or read book The Story of the Other Wise Man written by Henry Van Dyke and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Other Wise Man written by Henry Van Dyke and published by . This book was released on 1995-07 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You know the story of the three Wise Men who came from the East to offer their gifts at the manger in Bethlehem. But have you heard the story of the fourth Wise Man who also saw the Star and set out to follow it? Artaban did not arrive with the other three to honor the Child Jesus, but his was a long, strange journey in search of a King." Beautifully illustrated, this is a classic fireside reader; a story to become an annual family tradition at Epiphany.
Download or read book The Story of the Other Wise Man written by Henry Van Dyke and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of the Other Wise Man written by Henry Van Dyke and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of the Other Wise Man and Other Xmas Stories written by Henry Jackson Van Dyke and published by Enthea Press. This book was released on 1990-08 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Story of the Other Wise Man has been a Christmas story of sacrifice and redemption that has been cherished by generation after generation since it was first published at the turn of the century. This new edition includes the full text of Henry van Dyke's classic tale, plus three other Christmas stories by van Dyke: The Christmas Angel, a retelling of the story of how the angels came to announce the birth of the Christ. The Lost Word, a story of an early Christmas and the healing power of divine knowledge. The Spirit of Christmas, an essay on the spirit of Christmas living and Christmas giving.
Download or read book Were They Wise Men Or Kings written by Joseph J. Walsh and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is a time of celebration, rich with ritual and detail. But more than just a season for angels and wrapping paper, Christmas has its own heritage which intersects in fascinating ways with human history and human beliefs, behaviors, and experiences. In this book of fifty Christmas questions, Joseph Walsh gives us the details behind Christmas traditions, such as Santa's origin and appearance, the story of Rudolph, holiday decorations and greenery, the nativity, Christmas tales, celebrations and rituals, gift-giving, and card-sending. He links contemporary practices and historical tradition, explaining why, for instance, we kiss under the mistletoe, and describing the time when Christmas was responsible for a truce in World War I. In this illustrated book, readers will find answers to questions they've often asked and some they've never thought about.
Download or read book The Story of the Other Wise Man written by Henry Van Dyke and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-05 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas brings joy to the masses worldwide whether it be through gift-giving, kindness, or even the classic Christmas stories.The Story of the Other Wise Man, written by Henry Van Dyke, tells the story of Artaban, a priest of the Magi who was left behind by the Three Wise Men so that he could help a dying man.
Download or read book The Story of the Other Wise Man written by Henry van Dyke and published by Chump Change. This book was released on 1920-05 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete edition of The Story of the Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke and illustrated by J. R. Flanagan. A powerful story of Christmas from a wise man who spent his life in search of the Christ Child, it was made into a movie called, "The Fourth Wise Man." "You know the story of the Three Wise Men of the East, and how they travelled from far away to offer their gifts at the manger-cradle in Bethlehem. But have you ever heard the story of the Other Wise Man, who also saw the star in its rising, and set out to follow it, yet did not arrive with his brethren in the presence of the young child Jesus?" All students of thought should get this historic book. This color reproduction of the 1920 illustrated edition is provided in a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.
Download or read book The Gift of the Magi written by O. Henry and published by Amila Jay. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.
Download or read book The Story of the Other Wise Man large Print written by Henry Van Dyke and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Story of the Other Wise Man" captures the true spirit of Christmas. While three wise men reached their destination to meet and offer gifts to the new baby Jesus, the other wise man did something more important; he stopped to help others who were poor and less fortunate. This is a large print edition, with easy-to-read text of Van Dyke's classic work (with the original illustrations). 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.
Download or read book The Three Wise Men written by Loek Koopmans and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long, long ago, a very special star appeared in the night sky. It shone more brightly than all the other stars. Three wise men called Melchior, Caspar and Balthasar gazed at the star in wonder. They had never seen anything like it before.In this beautifully illustrated book the three Kings decide to journey west, following the star to a very special destination.Loek Koopmans' retelling of one part of the Christmas story is full of life and character, as well as mystery and wonder. This charming traditional tale will help young children celebrate the nativity.
Download or read book The Story of the Other Wise Man written by Henry Van Dyke and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-19 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Henry Van Dyke's 'The Story of the Other Wise Man', readers are treated to a heartwarming tale of selfless devotion and faith. Set against the backdrop of the nativity story, this novella follows the journey of Artaban, the fourth Magi who misses the birth of Jesus but spends a lifetime searching for him through acts of love and kindness. Van Dyke's prose is poetic and evocative, drawing readers into a world of spiritual contemplation and moral introspection. The book's allegorical nature and Christian themes make it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all backgrounds. Van Dyke's use of symbolism and storytelling elevates the novella to a work of enduring significance in the realm of religious literature. Henry Van Dyke, a renowned American author and clergyman, drew inspiration from his own Christian beliefs and the religious teachings of the time to create this poignant story of redemption and sacrifice. His deep understanding of human nature and spirituality shines through in his eloquent writing, making him a master of conveying profound spiritual truths through fiction. I highly recommend 'The Story of the Other Wise Man' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking stories with a spiritual and moral message. Van Dyke's compelling narrative and timeless themes make this novella a must-read for anyone seeking enlightenment and inspiration in their spiritual journey.
Download or read book THE OTHER WISE MAN written by HENRY VAN DYKE and published by PURE SNOW PUBLISHING. This book was released on with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know the story of the Three Wise Men of the East, and how they traveled from far away to offer their gifts at the manger-cradle in Bethlehem. But have you ever heard the story of the Other Wise Man, who also saw the star in its rising, and set out to follow it, yet did not arrive with his brethren in the presence of the young child Jesus? Of the great desire of this fourth pilgrim, and how it was denied, yet accomplished in the denial; of his many wanderings and the probations of his soul; of the long way of his seeking, and the strange way of his finding, the One whom he sought—I would tell the tale as I have heard fragments of it in the Hall of Dreams, in the palace of the Heart of Man.
Download or read book This Way to Christmas written by Ruth Sawyer and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lonely boy in snowy hill country at Christmas meets a "locked-out fairy" who introduces him to equally lonely neighbors and each tells him a unique story of the Christmas season.
Download or read book The Greatest Gift written by Susan Summers and published by Barefoot Ministries. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Greatest Gift' is an illustrated retelling of the story of the fourth wise man who, according to tradition, did not reach Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus but went on to devote his life to searching for him.
Download or read book The Not So Wise Man written by Alan MacDonald and published by Eerdmans Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashtar, a very wise man, goes in search of a newborn king come from Heaven but is not wise enough to find him.
Download or read book The Story of the Other Wise Man and The Mansion written by Henry Van Dyke and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
