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The Story of the Other Wise Man
Classic Christmas fiction
The Story of the Other Wise Man
Artaban, a Median scholar, prepares three precious stones as gifts for the newborn King and sets out to join the biblical Magi. Stopping to aid a dying stranger makes him miss their caravan, and repeated acts of mercy consume both his treasure and the years he spends searching for Christ. He reaches Jerusalem at the time of the Crucifixion with one final jewel and again chooses a suffering person over completing his pilgrimage as planned. Brief and devotional, this Christmas classic suits readers who enjoy biblical retellings, lifelong quests, sacrificial generosity, and stories in which serving vulnerable strangers proves to have been an encounter with the King all along.
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Illness, poverty, enslavement, and death; reverent biblical imagination
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Frankincense Honey Tea
Honey and aromatic spice echo a long pilgrimage and gifts freely given.
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- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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- Garnish: Orange slice.
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