The silver chalice by thomas b costain book

Costain, thomas b edited and introduced by bell, james s. The colorful, passionate world of early christianity comes to vivid life in this story of basil of antioch. The story involved the 16th century court of charles vii of france and his treasurer, or moneyman. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 480 pages and is available in ebook format. Before graduating from high school he had written four novels, one of which was a 70,000 word romance about maurice of nassau, prince of orange.

The silver chalice, thomas costain, leatherlike, icl. The latest release in the christian epic series is an exciting novel that takes place shortly after christs death and resurrection. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1949, and was written by thomas b. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As he seeks out these followers of christ, he encounters grave danger. The books hardcover is blue cloth with the title in silver on a. He attended high school there at the brantford collegiate institute.

Costain book, the picture is overdrawn and sometimes tedious, but producerdirector victor saville still manages to instill interest in whats going on, and. Thomas b costain books biography and list of works. Costain s best book of fiction, and one that will put out a strong bid to rival the robe in success with that market. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The silver chalice, book club edition hardcover january 1, 1952 by jr. His first success as a reporter came in 1902, when the brantford courier hired him as a reporter. The silver chalice is historical fiction about a gifted slave who was tapped to create a chalice for the cup that christ had used at the last supper. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.

Apr 01, 2006 a richly detailed novel fleshed out that early period of christian history and sought to bring it to life. First edition after the printing of a signed and numbered limited edition. Costain book, the picture is overdrawn and sometimes tedious, but producerdirector victor saville still manages to instill interest in whats. Luke, joseph of arimathea, simon magus and his companion helena, and the apostle peter. The silver chalice is a 503 page novel by thomas b.

The subject is an illusive one that has been approached tentatively through the centuries. The moneyman, jacques coeur, had risen from being a furrier to an important, rich merchant, with a fleet of ships. The silver chalice is a fascinating story of the east in the century after christ and offers a glimpse into the lives of historical figures as viewed by the fictional main characters. Collectible vintage book the silver chalice by thomas. Costain noted in his foreword that he initially intended the book to be about bayan and edward i, but became caught up in the legend of thomas beckets parents. A richly detailed novel fleshed out that early period of christian history and sought to bring it to life. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. The book was a selection of the literary guild with a first printing of 650,000 copies and sold over two million copies in its first year. Costain, including the silver chalice, and the last plantagenets, and more on. The silver chalice by thomas b costain fantastic fiction. Costain read online or free download in epub, pdf or mobi ebooks.

Costain, including the silver chalice, the conquering family and many more. Thomas b costain books biography and list of works author. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written by thomas b. Thomas b costain is the author of books such as the silver chalice. Free download or read online the silver chalice pdf epub book.

Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Silver chalice by thomas costain, first edition abebooks. It has since been decided that the chalice was not 1st century but 4th or 5th century and may have actually been a this is not a great book but a favorite of mine. This is a special peoples book club edition illustrated by paul laune. The silver chalice a novel book by thomas b costain hardcover. Costain has 48 books on goodreads with 28909 ratings. The moneyman by thomas b costain hardcover book first edition 1947 doubleday. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The silver chalice, thomas costain, leatherlike, icl, purty. It is in effect a prequel to the arthurian legend, where the search for the holy grail p. Thomas b costain the silver chalice first edition 1952.

The silver chalice was the bestselling book in 1953 and was. Buy silver chalice by thomas b costain online at alibris. First trade edition following a signed and numbered limited edition. In 1952, costain was awarded doctor of letters degree and later in 1965 awarded a golden medallion by the canadian club of new york. In 1914 costain started working for the torontobased magazine macleans, which eventually led to his fourteenyear fiction editor job at the saturday evening post in new york city.

Silver chalice first edition thomas costain bauman rare books. So much information about the times the apostles are aging men facing pers. Apr 01, 2006 the silver chalice by thomas b costain, 9780829423501, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The silver chalice, the story of early christianity as told through the eyes and experience of basil, a former slave, was the bestselling fiction book in the united states in 1952 and the second most popular novel in 1953. The book has been awarded with booker prize, edgar awards and. The silver chalice is a 1952 english language historical novel by thomas b. Costain, a canadian who spent his adult life in the united states, was a late bloomer as far as literature was concerned. Costain was born in brantford, ontario to john herbert costain and mary schultz. Reviewed in the united kingdom on january 19, 2017. Vintage book the silver chalice by thomas b costain. Costain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This ebook is made available at no cost and with very few restrictions. These restrictions apply only if 1 you make a change in the ebook other.

Collectible vintage book the silver chalice by thomas b. Basil, a sensitive artisan, is purchased from slavery and commissioned to create a decorative casing for the chalice that jesus used at the last supper. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 840 pages and is available in paperback format. Thomas b costain the silver chalice first edition 1952 ebay. Has a tight spine and one tiny rip on the bottom of the prologue page. From 1934 to 1942, he was the head of 20th century foxs. His historical novels, which were marked by meticulous research and rousing action, were best sellers in the midtwentieth century. The bestselling classic of the cup of the last supper christian epics by james s. Published in 1952 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in historical, historical fiction books. It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy. His work is a blend of commercial history and fiction that depends heavily on historical events. Costain, february 1985, pocket books edition, paperback in english.

With strong religious undertones this is not light reading but is welltold abd absorbing story. The silver chalice is the fictional story set in the first century a. Costain, peggy noonan introduction, amy welborn goodreads author editor 4. Costain 533 pgs in good condition, yellowed with age 8. Presents nicely in protective archival sleeved dust jacket. The story was inspired by the archeological discovery of a 1stcentury silver chalice in antioch. It was an interesting, oldfashioned novel, by one of the powerhouses of 50 or so years ago. Costain was a leading author of the 1940s and 50s writing in the area of historical fiction, he is famous for his lengthy description fortunately this book had only small descriptions, just enough to make you feel as if you are there. A young boy named basil is sold into slavery after the. The book was inspired by the discovery of a decorated silver chalice in antioch which was thought to be a holder for the chalice of christ. Costain thomas b bell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

The silver chalice is an english language historical novel by thomas b. Basil is called to design the case which will hold the silver cup that christ and his disciples drank from at the last supper, and plans to sculpt their likenesses upon it. This book has some slight shelf wear and is missing the dust jacket. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy grail and includes 1st century biblical and historical figures. A story of the cup of the last supper by thomas b costain show details. The main characters of the silver chalice novel are john, emma. Costain, first edition, literature, fiction, novel, historical fiction a hardcover fictional novel by thomas b. The main characters of this history, non fiction story are henry ii of. Apr 01, 2006 the dramatic plot, compelling characters, and spiritual depth of the silver chalice made it one of the most popular historical novels of the twentieth century. The silver chalice recounts the story of basil, a young silversmith, who is commissioned by the apostle luke to fashion a holder for the. Free download or read online the conquering family. Vintage book the silver chalice by thomas b costain special.

Costain was a canadian bestselling author of historical books. Costain was made into a movie starring paul newman in 1954. Its the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy grail. The books hardcover is blue cloth with the title in. A powerful book about the search for the silver chalice. Costain 18851965 turned to novelwriting in middle age after a distinguished career as a magazine and book editor in new york. In 1914 costain started working for the torontobased magazine macleans, which eventually led more about thomas b. The story was inspired by the archaeological discovery of a 1st century silver chalice in antioch. A lovely old book which tells the fictional story of what became of the cup used by jesus at the last supper. The silver chalice recounts the story of basil, a young silversmith, who is commissioned by the apostle luke to fashion a holder for the cup. The silver chalice, the story of early christianity as told through the eyes and experience of basil, a former slave, was the bestselling fiction book in the united states in 1952 and the second. Buy the silver chalice by thomas b costain from amazons fiction books store.