The Story of the Other Wise Man is a novella written by Henry Van Dyke. It tells the story of a fourth wise man named Artaban who sets out to follow the star of Bethlehem in search of the newborn King of the Jews. However, Artaban is delayed along the way as he stops to help people in need, and he ultimately misses the opportunity to meet Jesus.Artaban spends the rest of his life searching for Jesus, helping others along the way, and making sacrifices in the hope that he will one day find him. He gives away his precious jewels to help those in need and even risks his life to save a child from being sacrificed to a pagan god. Despite his many good deeds, Artaban never finds Jesus and dies feeling as though he has failed in his quest.The Story of the Other Wise Man is a touching tale of faith, sacrifice, and the search for meaning in life. It explores themes of compassion, selflessness, and the importance of helping others, even at great personal cost. The book has been praised for its b