The Silver Chalice brings the colorful and passionate world of early Christianity to vivid life. It tells the story of Basil of Antioch, a sensitive artisan who is purchased from slavery and commissioned to create a decorative casing for the Chalice that Jesus used at the Last Supper.

Basil's journey takes him to Jerusalem, Greece, and Rome, where he meets the apostles, braves the perils of persecution, and finally makes a fateful choice that allows him to "see" Jesus.

The dramatic plot, compelling characters, and spiritual depth of The Silver Chalice made it one of the most popular historical novels of the twentieth century.