Ben Hur Quo Vadis The Robe The Silver Chalice 4 Novels of the Time of Christ

Description: 4 Novels set in the Early Christian Era <> Ben Hur by Lew WallaceQuo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz The Robe by Lloyd C. DouglasThe Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain <> This lot consists of 4 books all set in the early days of the Christian era (titles and authors above). Information below will give you an outline of each book. The Robe and The Silver Chalice are book club hardcovers in good condition except The Robe has a mild crack in the binding inside the front cover. Otherwise the binding is solid with all pages well attached. There are no marks or page folds. Pages have tanned lightly. There are no dust jackets. Ben Hur is a paperback (approx 5 by 8 inches) from Wordworth Classics. It is labeled "Complete and Unabridged". It is in very good condition with uncreased spine and covers. There are no marks or page folds. Quo Vadis is a paperback (approx 6 by 9 inches) from Hippocrene Books. It is translated by W. S. Kuniczak. It is in very good condition with uncreased spine and covers. There are no marks or page folds. About the books: =============================================================================================================================== This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ". Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace, published by Harper and Brothers on November 12, 1880, and considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century". The story recounts the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem, who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the first century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, from the same region and around the same age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "The Robe". The Robe is a 1942 historical novel about the Crucifixion of Jesus, written by Lloyd C. Douglas. The book was one of the best-selling titles of the 1940s. Plot The book explores the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus through the experiences of the Roman tribune, Marcellus Gallio and his Greek slave Demetrius. Prince Gaius, in an effort to rid Rome of Marcellus, banishes Marcellus to the command of the Roman garrison at Minoa, a port city in southern Palestine. In Jerusalem during Passover, Marcellus ends up carrying out the crucifixion of Jesus but is troubled since he believes Jesus is innocent of any crime. Marcellus and some other soldiers throw dice to see who will take Jesus' seamless robe. Marcellus wins and asks Demetrius to take care of the robe. Following the crucifixion, Marcellus takes part in a banquet attended by Pontius Pilate. During the banquet, a drunken centurion insists that Marcellus wear Jesus' robe. Reluctantly wearing the garment, Marcellus apparently suffers a nervous breakdown and returns to Rome. Sent to Athens to recuperate, Marcellus finally gives in to Demetrius' urging and touches the robe, and his mind is subsequently restored. Marcellus, now believing the robe has some sort of innate power, returns to Judea, follows the path Jesus took, and meets many people whose lives Jesus had affected. Based upon their experiences first Demetrius and then Marcellus becomes a follower of Jesus. Marcellus then returns to Rome, where he must report his experiences to the emperor, Tiberius at Villa Jovis on Capri. Marcellus frees Demetrius, who escapes. However, later on, because of his uncompromising stance regarding his Christian faith, both Marcellus and his new wife Diana are executed by the new emperor, Caligula. Marcellus arranges that the robe be given to "The Big Fisherman" (Simon Peter). This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "The Silver Chalice". The Silver Chalice is a 1952 English language historical novel by Thomas B. Costain. It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the Holy Grail (itself here conflated with the Holy Chalice) and includes 1st century biblical and historical figures: Luke, Joseph of Arimathea, Simon Magus and his companion Helena, and the apostle Peter. The story was inspired by the archeological discovery of a 1st-century silver chalice in Antioch (see Antioch Chalice). It is in effect a prequel to the Arthurian Legend, where the search for the Holy Grail plays a conspicuous part. First published in 1952, this classic recounts the story of Basil, a young silversmith, who is commissioned by Luke the Evangelist, a disciple of Christ and biographer of the Apostle Paul, to fashion a holder for the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper. The Silver Chalice was a top best-selling fiction title of 1953 in the United States. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Quo Vadis (novel)". Quo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero is a historical novel written by Henryk Sienkiewicz in Polish. The novel Quo Vadis tells of a love that develops between a young Christian woman, Lygia (Ligia in Polish) and Marcus Vinicius, a Roman patrician. It takes place in the city of Rome under the rule of emperor Nero, c. AD 64. Sienkiewicz studied the Roman Empire extensively before writing the novel, with the aim of getting historical details correct. Consequently, several historical figures appear in the book. As a whole, the novel carries a pro-Christian message. =============================================================================================================================== Shipping to U.S. addresses will by Media Mail (upgrade to Priority Mail available upon request and payment of extra cost). I'm mailing from the East Coast and Media Mail usually takes from 5 to 10 days to the West Coast but can occasionally take longer. Alaska and Hawaii longer still. Please take that into consideration. I no longer ship internationally - rates are too high to make it practical. You must have a U.S. address I can mail to. Combined Shipping Offer I am happy to offer a combined shipping discount reflecting my actual shipping savings when you buy multiple items from me and make one combined payment. If you want to know the amount of the discount before buying, please contact me. 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