"For readers who are tired of Christmas commercialism, or who feel that Santa Claus and reindeer don’t tell the whole story, these classic gems provide a winning alternative. Selected for their insightfulness, spiritual value, and literary quality (nothing moralistic here) they project the spirit of the season in a fresh, compelling manner that will resonate with readers of all ages – from children too young to read to themselves, to par ..."
"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. Although he planned to journey with the other three Magi to Bethlehem, he is delayed and fails to rendezvous with them. Artaban spends his whole life searching for the Christ, and in his search he gives away one, then two, and finally all three of his jewels to ..."
""One of the most meaningful stories ever written..." "You know the story of the Three Wise Men of the East, and how they traveled from far away to offer their gifts at the manger-cradle in Bethlehem. But have you ever heard the story of the Other Wise Man?" So begins Henry van Dyke's Christmas classic, told in the manner of the great fairy tales--and like a great fairy tale, it couldn't be more true! This beautiful edition is designed s ..."
The Ruling Passion Tales of Nature and Human Nature (Hardback) by HenryVanDyke Hardcover, 140 Pages, Published 2019 by Indoeuropeanpublishing.Com ISBN-13: 978-1-64439-185-3, ISBN: 1-64439-185-6
"Van Dyke chaired the committee that wrote the first Presbyterian printed liturgy, The Book of Common Worship of 1906. In 1908-09 Dr. van Dyke was a lecturer at the University of Paris."
Fisherman's Luck And Some Other Uncertain Things (Classic Reprint) by HenryVanDyke Hardcover, 310 Pages, Published 2019 by Forgotten Books ISBN-13: 978-0-365-28057-6, ISBN: 0-365-28057-7
"Excerpt from Fisherman's Luck: And Some Other Uncertain Things Has it ever fallen in your way to notice the quality of the greetings that belong to certain occupations? There is something about these salutations in kind which is singularly taking and grateful to the ear. They are as much better than an ordinary good day or a flat how are you as a folk song of Scotland or the Tyrol is better than the futile love-ditty of the drawing-room. ..."
The Story of the Other Wise Man (Paperback or Softback) by HenryVanDyke Paperback, Published 2018 by Franklin Classics Trade Press 11/4/2018 ISBN-13: 978-0-344-70812-1, ISBN: 0-344-70812-8
"Included in this book are three short, but heartfelt Christmas tales. They show the true meaning of love, friendship and the Christmas spirit. Share these delightful tales with all of the family to pass along the cheerful Christmas spirit! The Birds' Christmas Carol The First Christmas tree The Christmas Angel"
The Good Old Way by HenryVanDyke Paperback, Published 2015 by Fb C Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-332-13263-8, ISBN: 1-332-13263-4
"For over one hundred years, the writings of Henry Van Dyke have been lovingly passed down from generation to generation. His Christmas stories, especially, are as resonant today as when the Presbyterian minister first read them to his New York City congregation in the late 1890s. In this volume of Christmas stories and prayers, we read of courage, generosity, and the triumph of light over darkness, from “The First Christmas Tree,” a ..."
The Story of the Wise Man by HenryVanDyke Paperback, 70 Pages, Published 2011 by Serenity Publishers, Llc Formato Grande ISBN-13: 978-1-60450-960-1, ISBN: 1-60450-960-0
"Large print edition, with easy-to-read text, of Dyke's classic work (with illustrations)."
"At this time of the year my family knows that I will read again my Christmas treasury of books and ponder the wondrous words of the authors. First will be the Gospel of Luke even the Christmas story. This will be followed by A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and finally, The Mansion by Henry Van Dyke. President Thomas S. Monson John Weightman wanted the best of everything. He surrounded himself with beauty and riches, and was very ..."