The Story of the Other Wise Man and the Mansion (1920)

The Story of the Other Wise Man and the Mansion is a book written by Henry Van Dyke and initially published in 1920. The book is a retelling of the traditional biblical story of the three wise men who traveled to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus. However, in this version, the focus is on a fourth wise man, Artaban, who sets out to join the other three but is delayed on his journey. Artaban's journey takes him through many trials and tribulations, but he remains steadfast in his quest to find the infant Jesus. Along the way, he helps many people in need and performs many good deeds. However, he always falls short of reaching his goal, and by the time he finally arrives in Bethlehem, Jesus and his family have fled to Egypt. The book then shifts its focus to Artaban's life after his failed mission. He spends the rest of his days searching for Jesus and helping those in need, eventually finding fulfillment in a life of service. The book also explores the theme of the importance of faith, even in the face of adversity.The Story of the Other Wise Man and the Mansion is a heartwarming tale that has been beloved by readers for over a century. It is a story of perseverance, compassion, and the power of faith to sustain us through life's challenges.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.