1. The Holy Grail By Calvin Cressman for Mrs. Waterbury for Mrs. Waterbury March 29, 2008

2. The Holy Grail What was it? What was it? Why did people search for it? Why did people search for it? When was the last time it was actually seen? When was the last time it was actually seen? Interesting Facts Interesting Facts

3. What was it? The holy grail was the cup that Jesus drank from during The Last Supper. The holy grail was the cup that Jesus drank from during The Last Supper. It is said to possess miraculous powers. It is said to possess miraculous powers. Jesus’ ghost gave it to Joseph of Arimathea. Jesus’ ghost gave it to Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph used the grail to collect some of Jesus’ blood while he was burying Jesus. He then had some of his followers guard its safety. Joseph used the grail to collect some of Jesus’ blood while he was burying Jesus. He then had some of his followers guard its safety.

4. Why did people search for it? Many people wanted to find the Holy Grail because it could grant miracles. Many people wanted to find the Holy Grail because it could grant miracles. One of the most famous people who searched for it was King Arthur of England. He was of pure heart, and only a person with a pure heart could claim the grail. One of the most famous people who searched for it was King Arthur of England. He was of pure heart, and only a person with a pure heart could claim the grail. He and his knights went on a Crusade that lasted for over 11 years. He and his knights went on a Crusade that lasted for over 11 years. Arthur wanted to find it to guarantee peace for the Kingdom of Camelot. Arthur wanted to find it to guarantee peace for the Kingdom of Camelot.

5. When Was It Last Seen? The last person to see the Holy Grail according to Christian Religion was Joseph of Arimathea, a very wealthy man. The last person to see the Holy Grail according to Christian Religion was Joseph of Arimathea, a very wealthy man. It was given to him by the ghost of Jesus, and Joseph hid it to keep it safe from harm. It was given to him by the ghost of Jesus, and Joseph hid it to keep it safe from harm. By collecting the blood of Jesus in the grail, Joseph began the tradition of communion. By collecting the blood of Jesus in the grail, Joseph began the tradition of communion. Joseph later became a Saint, and anyone who hoped to hold the Grail had to have a pure heart like Joseph did. Joseph later became a Saint, and anyone who hoped to hold the Grail had to have a pure heart like Joseph did.

6. Interesting Facts Arthurian Legend says that Sir Galahad actually did find and recover the Holy Grail. Arthurian Legend says that Sir Galahad actually did find and recover the Holy Grail. Other legends by earlier writers don’t show the grail as a goblet. Other legends by earlier writers don’t show the grail as a goblet. One legend says the grail was a stone that fell from heaven and in which neutral angels hid themselves when Lucifer fell from grace with God. One legend says the grail was a stone that fell from heaven and in which neutral angels hid themselves when Lucifer fell from grace with God. Another legend says the grail was a platter on which heroes received the severed heads of their enemies. Another legend says the grail was a platter on which heroes received the severed heads of their enemies.

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8. The Mysterty of the Holy Grail Click the goblet to learn more about the Mystery of the Holy Grail…

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