The Story Of The Other Wise Man

In this beautiful story, 'The Story Of The Other Wise Man', Artaban, "a man of the ancient priesthood, a man born for inward conflict and a life of quest", sells his house and all of his possessions, and buys three jewels to carry as tribute to the newborn who would be called King of Israel. Artaban spends many years searching for his King, and during his journey surrenders his three jewels to help those in need. As his life fades away, with nothing left for tribute, and feeling he has failed to find the King, he hears a sweet voice: "Verily I say unto thee. Inasmuch as thou hast done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, thou hast done it unto me."