The full text of the story, which is in the public domain, may be found online at project gutenberg. Van dyke, among other things, was a presbyterian minister as well as a. The other wise man is a short novel or long short story by henry van dyke. As my christmas gift to you, i offer this story in an edited and abbreviated version. With martin sheen, alan arkin, eileen brennan, ralph bellamy. The story of the other wise man summary, summary of the story. One day some wise men who were going about the country trying to find answers to some of the great questions of their time came to nasreddins district and asked to see the wisest man in the place. Artaban starts off to meet caspar, melchior and balthazar. In the gospel of matthew, three wise men, or the magi, come from the east to visit the infant jesus on the night of his birth. But have you ever heard the story of the other wise man, who also saw the star in its rising, and.
The story of the other wise man kindle edition by van. Based on the short story by henry van dyke, and in a newly adapted staged version by william j. Carrying three precious jewels to give to the baby messiah, artaban and his reluctant servant orontes set off to join the caravan of the three other wise men. The other wise man christmas time is accompanied by many stories, one of which was written by henry van dyke, the other wise man, published in 1895.
Nov 19, 2014 based on the short story by henry van dyke, and in a newly adapted staged version by william j. About story of the other wise man i do not know where this little story came fromout of the air, perhaps. The man dropped him near nenagh and wished him a peaceful christmas and sent regards to his parents and his family and he walked the final miles as the sun reached halfway along its short winter arc. Nasreddin was brought forward and a big crowd gathered to listen. Librivox recording of the story of the other wise man, by henry van dyke. He was a man of great wealth, great learning and great faith. Telling the story of a fourth king who saw the signs but never reached the christ child in time, van dyke introduces us to the values of good deeds and charity while searching for the path to jesus. It is the fictional story of a fourth wise man, named artaban. The other wise man version 2 a short christmas story. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Artaban is a young magus wise man who desires to follow the star to the birthplace of the coming king, against the counsel of his friends and family. It was initially published in 1895 and has been reprinted many times since then. The dim starlight revealed the form of a man lying across the road.
Editions of the story of the other wise man by henry van dyke. The other wise man version 1 a short christmas story. Project gutenberg has several editions of this ebook. The other wise man short stories and classic literature. Wolfram adapted you know the story of the three wise men, and how they traveled from far away to offer their gifts at the mangercradle in bethlehem. The other wise man by pamela kennedy, robert barrett.
Based on the story of the other wise man by henry van dyke, this story contrasts the meaninglessness of life without god to the meaning of life with god. The wondrous wise man short stories and classic literature. This story by educator, author, and clergyman henry van dyke 18521933 describes the journey of a fourth wise man, artaban, who arrives too late in bethlehem to present his gifts. The story of the other wise man by henry van dyke proves this point clearly.
A higher quality version of this film can be found at. The story of the other wise man summary and study guide are also available on the mobile version of the website. One thing is certain, it is not written in any other book, nor is it to be found among the ancient lore of the east. The story of the other wise man by henry van dyke free. Ward, the other wise man is the story of artaban, the fourth magi.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the story of the other wise man. But legend tells of another named artaban who also saw the star. As the wise men slept, they each had the same dream. The story of the other wise man, by henry van dyke, was first published in harpers. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and the recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the lord, has to do with the fourth wiseman. The story of the other wise man kindle edition by van dyke, henry. As he journeys across the desert carrying gifts for the king, he is compelled to give the gifts to those in his path who are in need. The story of artaban, the fourth magi, who spends his life looking for jesus his king. While his three companions travel west, following the star of bethlehem, artaban stops to aid a dying man and consequently does not make it in time to laud the newborn christ. The fourth wise man tv movie 1985 plot summary imdb.
The story is an addition and expansion of the account of the biblical magi, recounted in the gospel of matthew in the new testament. Nov 29, 2019 a short story giving the fictitious account of the travels of an alternate magi to witness the birth of jesus. The other wise man by henry van dyke as abridged by donald j. Artaban is a physician and scholar who plans to meet the other wise men to go and see jesus when the star appears. 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 mangercradle in bethlehem. There were three wise men who brought gifts to the king. This tender story tells of the fourth wise man and his quest to find the messiah. The story of the other wise man summary, summary of the.
Although he planned to journey with the other three magi to bethlehem. He was a kind of unknown soldier who didnt quite make the headlines. Although he planned to journey with the other three magi to bethlehem, he is delayed and fails to rendezvous with them. The wise man, a short story by donal ryan the irish times. A well educated astronomer and physician by the name of artaban has planned to join his colleagues, the three wise men, to go in search of jesus christ, the new born king of the jews. The gifts of the magi december 24, 2015 christmas eve matthew 2. He was a poor hebrew exile, almost dead, in the grip of a deadly fever. The fourth wise man dvd vision video christian videos. A short but delightful read for people of all ages. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
The story of a fourth wise man, who misses joining his three friends who go in search of the baby jesus, and then spends thirtythree years following him but never succeeding in meeting him, is on the one hand heart wrenching and spiritually uplifting on the other. He was a man of great wealth, great learning, and great faith. Henry van dyke shares a wonderful morality tale in his 1895 the other wise man, as a metaphor for the life of a true christian. A short story giving the fictitious account of the travels of an alternate magi to witness the birth of jesus. The story of the other wise man wikisource, the free online library. The man from cumberland at once ran after him, and chased him through the streets and down the lanes and up the side of the hill where the bramblebushes grow.
The story of the other wise man was published in 1895, about the fourth wise man. Marlborough and other poemsthe other wise man wikisource. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. This story is perfect for the easter or christmas seasons or even for a special 12th night or 3 kings day celebration. The story of the other wise man by henry van dyke free ebook.
During the time of the birth of jesus, a fourth wise man, artaban, sells all his. The story of the other wise man wikisource, the free library. The story of the other wise man by henry van dyke goodreads. But have you ever heard the story of the other wise man, who also. The other wise man by henry van dyke the other wise mans name was artaban. The wise man from cumberland was so angry at being outwitted that he sprang at solomon and would no doubt have injured him had not our wise man turned and run away as fast as he could go. This beloved short novella expands the biblical story of the three magi with a fictional account of a fourth magus named artaban. I want to have permission to publish my version of henry van dike. The story of the other wise man lesson plan template and teaching resources. The story of the other wise man wikisource, the free. The other wise man requires only six singers who play a variety of roles throughout the work an optional chorus may be added and more soloists may be used if desired.
The story of the other wise man by henry van dyke paperback. The story of the other wise man, henry van dyke the other wise man is a short novel or long short story by henry van dyke. The story of the other wise man abridged wikipreacher. With his learned companions he had searched the scriptures as to the time that the savior should. It was a gift, and it seemed to me as if i knew the giver. Artaban takes with him three precious gifts to present to the messiah. Mary thanked them for bringing the gifts for jesus, and the wise men went to find a place to sleep for the night. Telling the story of a fourth king who saw the signs but never reached the christ child in time, van dyke introduces us to the values of good deeds and charity while searching for. The story of the other wise man what so proudly we hail. Jan 02, 2017 the story of the other wise man is one of those unfamiliar creations that helps restore to the imagination the weight and wonder proper to the narrative. A valley with a wood on one side and a road running up to a distant hill.
In this pleasant and very short story, van dyke expresses why grace comes. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. It is ideal for the first sunday of christmas, for. Based on henry van dykes classic, the story of the other wise man, this fictional story set in biblical times is told in gently comic terms. Dec 25, 2011 the story of the other wise man, by henry van dyke, was first published in harpers magazine in 1893, and in book form in 1896. They knew that a new star would appear and it was agreed between them that artaban would. This ebook text has been shared by project gutenberg. The story of the other wise man is one of those unfamiliar creations that helps restore to the imagination the weight and wonder proper to the narrative.
This is an animated version of henry van dykes christmas story. A magi named artaban martin sheen sees a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him and his faithful servant to the messiah. This is an abridged version, adapted for use in the. Because he is helping others, a fourth wise man delays journeying with the other magi to see the newborn jesus, but thirtythree years later he has an unusual opportunity to meet his savior. The story of the other wise man kindle edition by van dyke. Whether you need an overview of the story of the other wise man or a detailed summary of the book for a college project or just for fun, brings you the bookwise summaries of the story of the other wise man for free. With his learned companions he had searched the scriptures as to the time that the savior should be born. In this pleasant and very short story, van dyke expresses why grace comes through. In this beautiful and charming little story, henry van dyke tells the tale of artaban, the other wise man, who was accidentally left behind when the famous three set out and who spent the rest. Buy now from amazon or to download free check the link below short description about the story of the other wise man by henry van dyke in the days when augustus caesar was master of many kings and herod reigned in jerusalem, there lived in the city of ecbatana, among the mountains of persia, a certain man named artaban, the median. The other wise man by henry van dyke harbor church. The story of the other wise man, by henry van dyke, was first published in harpers magazine in 1893, and in book form in 1896. This is an abridged version, adapted for use in the time frame of a typical sundaymorning sermon. The fourth other wise man adapted from henry van dyke by joy swartley sawatzky in the days when augustus caesar was master of many kings and herod reigned in jerusalem high on the hill overlooking the region of persia, sat the estate of artaban the median, a priest of the magi, a king in his own right.