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The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain
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The Silver Chalice

by Thomas B. Costain

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One of my long-time favorites! ( )
  kgreer359 | Mar 27, 2008 |
The story of a poor man's son adopted by a wealthy Roman just after the time of Christ. As a silver-smith, the young man is commissioned to craft the frame for the holy grail and in the process, meets many of the apostles. Appropriate for all readers. ( )
1 vote Jeyra | Nov 21, 2007 |
A young sculptor is commissioned to create a frame for the cup from the Last Supper. He travels around the Roman Empire, sculpting the faces of Jesus' disciples, and praying for the chance to see Christ's face.

Inscribed: Erma M. Spray (grandmother) ( )
1 vote MerryMary | Apr 23, 2007 |
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The Silver Chalice

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Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0829423508, Paperback)

The Silver Chalice recounts the story of Basil, a young silversmith, who is commissioned by the apostle Luke to fashion a holder for the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper. The Silver Chalice was the best-selling fiction title of 1953 in the United States and was made into a film starring Paul Newman.

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