""Christ and the Third Wise Man"" is a novel written by John Oxenham. The story revolves around a wise man named Artaban, who sets out on a journey to meet the newborn King of the Jews. However, on his way, he encounters several obstacles and delays, which cause him to miss the birth of Jesus. Artaban spends the rest of his life searching for Jesus and helping those in need, hoping to fulfill his mission and present his precious gifts to the Messiah...