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Summary: Story of the holy grail, as told by a novelist.
Review: Costain is known for his Bible based works of historical fiction. The Silver Chalice is one of his best known works.
Following the trail of the legendary cup, the story has all the flourishes of any other historical novel.
Truly a nice clean version of the Grail legend.
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Summary: One of my all-time favorites...
Review: I first read this book when I was ten, coming across it in our book collection. I couldn't put it down even then, and it is still one of my favorite books today.
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Summary: One of my all-time favorites...
Review: I first read this book when I was ten, coming across it in our book collection. I couldn't put it down even then, and it is still one of my favorite books today.
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Summary: A thoroughly enjoyable story of Love and Devotion
Review: I loved this book!!!! It was one of the few of the many, many, books I've read that I could'nt put down. It is completely fiction, and I love reading bibical fiction because it makes the old stories come alive with new meaning. The story of Basil a poor boy who was adopted by a rich, notable, family in Palestine is one rich with hidden meaning and it also, amidst the plot of the story, contains a beautiful love story. One of the best books I've read. A MUST!!!!
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Summary: "This is an incredible faith promoting story!
Review: The Silver Chalice" is wonderful for many reasons. The history is accurate and interesting. The characters are wonderfully developed. The story is romantic. But most of all "The Silver Chalice" is incredible because of the faith and devotion that it illustrates and promotes.
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Summary: Religious Fiction
Review: This book gives you an inside view of the Luke and Paul and the other apostles as they struggle to give Jesus' church life. It talks about the danger they were in and the predjudice they faced. I read it before an exam in religion to help me understand the new testament better...it worked! The story follows a young man who was illegally enslaved and then had his freedom purchased by Luke so that he could produce a silver chalice with the likeness of all of the prophets. In order to do so he has to travel around to their lectures and speeches, stay in their homes and become friends with them. It is very insightful. A nice long book, that should keep you busy for quite a few hours of reading time.
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Summary: Attention keeper
Review: This book is long but worth every bit. When I read it I can't put it down (and I've read it several times!). The characters and plot are indepth and believable. This book gives me a window into another world. I would definitely recommend it.
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Summary: Attention keeper
Review: This book is long but worth every bit. When I read it I can't put it down (and I've read it several times!). The characters and plot are indepth and believable. This book gives me a window into another world. I would definitely recommend it.
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Summary: A gripping story of Love, Labor and Faith
Review: This book was given to me over the summer by my mother who read it when she was young. From the moment I opened it, I couldn't put it down. The story of Basil's journey from Antioch to Jerusalem is one of great courage and faith. The fictional characters are well developed, and the historical ones are portrayed quite uniquely with qualities of real people one seldoms sees in Paul and Luke. This book has led me to read more of this genre, including Taylor Caldwell's "Dear and Glorious Physician". The awkward situation Basil finds himself in between Helena and Deborra is a believable situation, and it provides great insight into the mind of an intelligent, and proud young man. I recommend this book to those who are fascinated with history, the Christian religion and excellent writing.
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Summary: A gripping story of Love, Labor and Faith
Review: This book was given to me over the summer by my mother who read it when she was young. From the moment I opened it, I couldn't put it down. The story of Basil's journey from Antioch to Jerusalem is one of great courage and faith. The fictional characters are well developed, and the historical ones are portrayed quite uniquely with qualities of real people one seldoms sees in Paul and Luke. This book has led me to read more of this genre, including Taylor Caldwell's "Dear and Glorious Physician". The awkward situation Basil finds himself in between Helena and Deborra is a believable situation, and it provides great insight into the mind of an intelligent, and proud young man. I recommend this book to those who are fascinated with history, the Christian religion and excellent writing.
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