COVER ART INTERPRETATION

“The Three Wise Men”

Interpreter:  Mona Bagasao-Cave¹

            Opening their treasure chests, they offered [H]im gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:11, NRSV).  Like the words from the Gospel of Matthew, the simplicity of this . . .cover art by North Cameroon artists allows the {M]ajesty of the movement to shine through.  Three richly clad magi,  King Melkon of Persia; King Balthasa of Arabia; and King Casper of India² – “wise ones” – present their treasures.  These were suitable gifts – gifts from kings, and gifts fit for [the King].  Legends abound of other gifts given the newborn [K]ing of the universe – a sheep from a young shepherd, a song from a little drummer boy.  All these gifts are proclaimed to be noteworthy because they so well represent th