The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain (1952) (L33c11) Doubleday & Company HC

The Silver Chalice is an English language historical novel by Thomas B. Costain. It's the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the Holy Grail (itself here conflated with the Holy Chalice) & includes 1st century biblical & historical figures: Luke, Peter, Joseph of Arimathea, Simon Magus & his companion Helena. The story was inspired by the archaeological discovery of a 1st-century silver chalice in Antioch. It's in effect a prequel to the Arthurian Legend, where the search for the Holy Grail plays a conspicuous part. Two years after publication, Warner Bros. released a feature adaptation of the book. The film starred Paul Newman, in his 1st studio role, as Basil the craftsman. First published in 1952, this classic recounts the story of Basil, a young silversmith, who's commissioned by the apostle Luke to fashion a holder for the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper.

ISBN:
Format: hardcover
Pages: 503
Book Condition: Acceptable
Defects: Former Church Library book / pages dark / had a DJ at some point can see where the tape on covers held it / clots worn around some edges
Dust Jacket:
Copyright: 1952 by Thomas B. Costain
Publisher: Doubleday & Company
Edition:

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