The Folly of the Three Wise Men

By Edgar Whitaker Work

Book Overview

The Folly of the Three Wise Men is a thought-provoking and insightful book written by Edgar Whitaker Work. The book explores the biblical story of the three wise men who traveled to Bethlehem to visit the newborn Jesus, and challenges the traditional interpretation of their actions and motives.Work argues that the three wise men, who are often depicted as wise and knowledgeable figures, were actually foolish and misguided in their pursuit of the Messiah. He suggests that their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh were not necessarily meant to honor Jesus, but rather to gain favor with him and potentially use him for their own political or personal gain.The book delves into the historical and cultural context of the time, providing a deeper understanding of the political and religious tensions that may have influenced the actions of the three wise men. Work also examines the symbolism and significance of the gifts they brought, and how they may have been interpreted by the people of the time.Overall, The Folly of the Three Wise Men is a fascinating and thought-provoking read that challenges traditional interpretations of a well-known biblical story. It offers a fresh perspective on the actions and motives of the three wise men, and encourages readers to reconsider what they thought they knew about this iconic tale.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162750812
• ISBN13: 9781162750811
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"