The cup of Christ, of what do you believe it was made?

Xeno.of.athens said:

The cup of Christ, of what do you believe it was made?

Was it of wood, pottery, glass(?), a base metal such as bronze, a noble metal such as silver or gold?

Is this a theological question, yes and no, first and most obviously it is about material things in an historical setting but secondarily it is also about the meaning of the actions and objects that are mentioned in holy scriptures about the last supper of the Lord Jesus Christ and there is always a theological and spiritual meaning in the actions and objects that are included in the inspired text. I leave it to those who choose to reply to offer their insight into the theology of the cup or not to offer any theological component in their reply.

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Xeno.of.athens said:

I leave it to those who choose to reply to offer their insight into the theology of the cup or not to offer any theological component in their reply.

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Abstract​

Hentenza said:

This study proposes a tantalizing theory behind the cup presently stored at the Cathedral of Valencia in Spain. The study is open source.

Abstract​

The Cathedral of Valencia has kept an important relic since 1437: the Holy Chalice of the Last Supper. It consists of an agate cup, a gold stem, and a gemstone foot. According to a pious tradition, this cup is the one used by Jesus of Nazareth to institute the Eucharist. Tourists visiting Valencia Cathedral often doubt its authenticity. There are certain queries that pilgrims wonder about, some of which have not been studied in depth. For example: What is known about the family who owned the chalice? Why would Jesus use a gemstone cup instead of one made of glass, silver, or gold? Aimed at clarifying these concerns, the research methodology was essentially centered on a review of the literature. The main conclusions are the following: (i) The Cenacle belonged to a rich disciple of Jesus, who would have lent him a valuable cup of blessing. Quite likely, it was the family of Saint Mark, who had a close link with Saint Peter. (ii) It is unlikely that Jesus used a cup made of glass because this material was relatively affordable. By contrast, gemstone vessels were highly appreciated. This case study highlights the importance of promoting historic and scientific studies about Christian artworks as a pre-requisite to foster heritage tourism.”

https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/6/11/377

Disclaimer: I am not making an argument for or against this study or for or against this relic being the cup of Christ. I just found the study interesting.

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Maria Billingsley said:

Jesus Christ of Nazareth,known for His humbleness, would not have such an elaborate vessel.
Blessings

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Hentenza said:

But what if, as the study suggests, the cup was merely given for Him to use by the relatively well off family of Mark or Peter?

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Hentenza said:

But what if, as the study suggests, the cup was merely given for Him to use by the relatively well off family of Mark or Peter?

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Maria Billingsley said:

Jesus Christ of Nazareth attended many, many Passover meals. To his apostles and disciples, this was just another meal to be shared. There was no understanding or clarity on the fact that this was actually the last meal and that the meal represented the future eucharist. In other words , no specialized cups or utensils beyond standard household items were mandated for the ancient Israelite Passover meal and there is no reason to assume that this particular meal was different from the rest.

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Luke 22:14-16 (NKJV) - When the hour had come, He sat down | YouVersion

When the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. Then He said to them, “With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I say to you, I will

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