By Thomas B. Costain Distinguished#historian and past#master of#fiction, Thomas B.#Costain has turned his prodigious talent to#biblical times to weave an#exciting and inspira- tional story about the Cup used by#Christ at the#LastSupper with His#Disciples. Its fictional#hero is Basil of#Antioch, a young and skilled#artisan, purchased from slavery to create a decorative cas- ing for the precious#Chalice. Through- out the barbarically colorful capitals of the#ancient world, braving the perils of Christian persecution, the#sorcery of the infamous Simon the#Magician, and even the ire of#Roman Emperor Nero, Basil pursues his project, diverted only by the charms of two beautiful women, one good and one evil. THE#SILVER CHALICE is a story of spec- tacular beauty, power, and spiritual in- sight, one to be read and reread over the years. - Wear in the dust jacket, great condition cover and pages.