The silver chalice by thomas b costain books

In 1952, costain was awarded doctor of letters degree and later in 1965 awarded a golden medallion by the canadian club of new york. The story was inspired by the archeological discovery of a 1stcentury silver chalice in antioch. The royal box our national parks jamaica inn that author. Author of the black rose, the silver chalice, the conquering family, for my great folly, below the salt, the silver chalice, ride with me, three edwards thomas b. A richly detailed novel fleshed out that early period of christian history and sought to bring it to life. It is in effect a prequel to the arthurian legend, where the search for the holy grail p. Costain 18851965 turned to novelwriting in middle age after a distinguished career as a magazine and book editor in new york. So much information about the timesthe apostles are aging men facing glad i had a couple of snowy days to push hard through this book. Free download or read online the silver chalice pdf epub book. Costain, including the silver chalice, and the conquering family, and more. Not being one to reread any books, i read the silver chalice again when i was in my thirties. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 840 pages and is available in paperback format. His work is a blend of commercial history and fiction that depends heavily on historical events. Costain, including the silver chalice, and the conquering family, and more on.

Costain, author of the silver chalice, on librarything. The colorful, passionate world of early christianity comes to v. The silver chalice by thomas b costain book cover, description, publication history. Thomas b costain biography thomas b costain biography and list of works thomas b costain books. Silver chalice by thomas costain, first edition abebooks. 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. The silver chalice by thomas b costain fantastic fiction. 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 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. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Buy silver chalice by thomas b costain online at alibris. Costain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

The silver chalice, a novel by costain, thomas bertram and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Costain 18851965 was a reporter and editor who began writing historical novels at the age of 57. Click to read more about the silver chalice by thomas b. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Luke, joseph of arimathea, simon magus and his companion helena, and the apostle peter. The silver chalice loyola classics paperback april 1, 2006. The silver chalice is a 1952 english language historical novel by thomas b. The silver chalice and millions of other books are available for instant. His books include the black rose and the pageant of england series. The book totally absorbed me, and i could not put it down until i finished. Costain has 46 books on goodreads with 26043 ratings. Costain was a canadian bestselling author of historical books.