Legend of Leopold of Kermanshah
Wisemen, a Mystic, and a King team up for an epic journey to Bethlehem. The Christmas Story re-imagined
by Len Nation

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The Legend of Leopold of Kermanshah A Wiseman, a Maji, and a King team up for an epic journey to Bethlehem. Grandpa, I’m kind of confused. About what, child? About the three Wisemen, who brought gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh to Joseph and Mary when Jesus was born. What about them? Well the Christmas Hymn calls them Kings – ‘We three Kings of Orient are.’ But my Bible calls them Magi from the east, and my Sunday School Teacher calls them Wisemen. So, who were they? Kings? Magi? Or Wisemen? Yes! What do you mean ‘Yes’? I mean, Yes-an ancient legend speaks of them as all three-Kings, Magi, and Wisemen. Would you like to hear the legend? With compelling characters, beautifully illustrated in the historical setting of ancient cities, Len Nation has created an authentic, rich, and realistic retelling of the familiar Christmas story. If you’re a Mom or Dad who loves to read compelling bed-time stories to your inquisitive elementary school-age child, you’ll love this book.

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Len and Berneda Nation have been in Christian ministry for 50 years of their married life. They have two adult daughters and seven grandchildren. Len has served in pastoral ministries for 29 years, as a recruiter and trainer for The Evangelical Alliance Mission (T.E.A.M. of Canada) for 11 years, and as a faculty member at Peace River Bible Institute for 10 years. Len and Berneda live in the beautiful Town of Innisfail, just south of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. This book, inspired by questions of inquisitive grandchildren is Len’s first attempt at published writing. Michael Crumback is the author’s highly recommended illustrator. He attended the Art Institute of Vancouver. You can explore more of his work at his Instagram Handle, @passthe peanut_butter. Michael and his wife Courtney live in Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. Email: mihomarmalade@gmail.com

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Contributors

Author

Len Nation

Illustrator

Michael Crumback