Take This Cup by Bodie & Brock Thoene is a gripping tale of the adventure of a young boy named Nehemiah who is given the task of carrying a sacred cup to Jerusalem. It begins with his life in a shepherd camp in what used to be Eden and ends with the Last Supper. Part legend of the Holy Grail, part coming-of-age and woven throughout with rich symbolism and memorable characters, this book is gripping.
This book is a continuation of the Jerusalem Chronicles series (the second book in the set). Even though I didn't read the first book, I had no trouble jumping right into this book. I feel it can easily stand on its own. I have read many of the Thoene's books and even recognized characters from some of their other stories.
One of my favorite things about the stories the Thoene's write, including this one, is how they take scenes and characters from the Bible and expand them to include details not given in the text. They bring them to life in a way that is consistent with the Scripture and teaches while it entertains. Whenever I read one of these stories, I feel like the Bible is brought to life and I want to go back to it and read the stories again.
This is an excellent book and I highly recommend it.
