Independently, three men of wealth and nobility received a divine message to travel to a distant land to worship the Son of God thousands of years ago. Known as Wise Men because of their knowledge of the heavens and earth, these men were also rich in belief. Once they received signs of the Savior's imminent birth, each gathered a retinue of animals and prepared for the journey east. The youngest king was Gaspar. He came from India carrying a symbol of divinity: frankincense. A Nubian prince named Balthazar journeyed from Africa. He carried the most valuable treasure he could gather: myrrh. Finally, the eldest Magi was Melchior. He bore a gift of gold for the newborn Christ Child. Though each wise man left his home alone, a magnificent star brought the three together. It had shone brightly over their heads on the night of Christ's birth, adding to the urgency of the journey. 3 piece set. 5" high. Polymer. Story Card. |