Publisher's Synopsis
""The Star of Prophecy or First-Born of Shinar"" is a poem written by William Robertson Aikman in 1872. The poem is set in ancient Mesopotamia and tells the story of a group of wise men who see a bright star in the sky and interpret it as a sign of the birth of a great king. They set out on a journey to find the newborn and present him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, but ultimately reach their destination and pay homage to the new king. The poem explores themes of faith, destiny, and the power of prophecy. It is written in a lyrical style and features vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters of ancient Mesopotamia.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.
