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The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain
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The Silver Chalice (original 1952; edition 1952)

by Thomas B. Costain

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The latest release in the "Christian Epic" series is an exciting novel that takes place shortly after Christ's death and resurrection. Basil is called to design the case which will hold the silver cup that Christ and His disciples drank from at the Last Supper, and plans to sculpt their likenesses upon it. As he seeks out these followers of Christ, he encounters grave danger.… (more)
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Title:The Silver Chalice
Authors:Thomas B. Costain
Info:Doubleday & Company (1952), Hardcover
Collections:Ruined and gone
Rating:*****
Tags:historical fiction, Biblical times

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The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain (1952)

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Read long ago and still remember how great it was.

FROM AMAZON: Basil of Antioch, a young and skilled artisan freed from slavery, braves the perils of Christian persecution, the sorcery of the infamous Simon the Magician, and even the ire of Roman Emperor Nero, while diverted by the charms of two beautiful women, one good and one evil... How does he come in touch with THE SILVER CHALICE? This is the great and moving epic of the Cup of the Last Supper from which Jesus drank on the eve of his betrayal and the artist who made it... ( )
  Gmomaj | Jun 4, 2023 |
I read it when I was a teenager and liked it.
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  ReomaMcGinnis | May 3, 2023 |
I read it when I was a teenager and liked it.
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  RomyMc | Apr 16, 2023 |
Read the book & then watched the movie (Paul Newman's first movie role). I liked the book better. ( )
  Stacy_Krout | Aug 24, 2021 |
I remember reading this book, but I don't remember much about it. I remember I did not care for it that much but I don't know why. I should re-read this book as an adult. ( )
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To Joe Murphy...friend and fellow seeker of the Holy Grail, who first introduced me to The Silver Chalice many years ago.
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Prologue: The richest man in Antioch, by common report, was Ignatius, the dealer in olive oil.
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The latest release in the "Christian Epic" series is an exciting novel that takes place shortly after Christ's death and resurrection. Basil is called to design the case which will hold the silver cup that Christ and His disciples drank from at the Last Supper, and plans to sculpt their likenesses upon it. As he seeks out these followers of Christ, he encounters grave danger.

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