The Greatest Gift: The Story of the Other Wise Man

click here for more details, find new or used items	Susan Summers Our price £5.24 (£6.99) New from £2.38 Used from £0.96 Pages: 32 (Paperback) ISBN: 1902283708 Pub: Barefoot Books Ltd Pub date: 2000-09-30 Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 112762

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Simple and yet powerful (7/8 people found this helpful)

The Bible tells of the three wise men, Magi, who came from the East, following a star to the newly born King of the Jews. But, there was a fourth wise man, Artaban, who sold all that he had, and acquired three jewels, to give as his gift to the babe. But, when Artaban stops to help a sick man, he is delayed and misses accompanying the other three, and so he must set off alone. This is the story of the fourth wise man, who seeks the King of the Jews, and finds him in the most unlikely of places.

This is an absolutely wonderful story. It takes the famous 1896 story, written by Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933), and puts it in simple and yet powerful words which can be read by the younger reader. But, this isn't just a kids' book. Indeed, the author wrote an excellent parable for all Christians, telling a powerful story in an easy-to-understand manner. I loved the story, and Jackie Morris's excellent illustrations.

I am glad to have this book, and highly recommend it to everyone!

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