A richly detailed novel fleshed out that early period of christian history and sought to bring it to life. Buy silver chalice by thomas b costain online at alibris. Costain, author of the silver chalice, on librarything. A novel kindle edition by costain, thomas b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The story was inspired by the archaeological discovery of a 1st century silver chalice in antioch. In 1914 costain started working for the torontobased magazine macleans, which eventually led more about thomas b. 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. Costain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thomas b costain books author of the silver chalice biblio.
Knopf doubleday publishing group, nov 2, 2011 fiction 503 pages. Publication date 1952 topics jesus christ, jesuscristo, bible, last supper, grail, ultima cena, grial, christian fiction publisher. Costains bestselling novel, the silver chalice is the story of a young greek artisan who is sold into slavery and later commissioned by early christian leaders to design and create. Costain 1952 first print hardcover see more like this the silver chalice thomas b. Costain, including the silver chalice, and the conquering family, and more on thriftbooks.
His historical novels, which were marked by meticulous research and rousing action, were best sellers in the midtwentieth century. Basil of antioch, a young and skilled artisan freed from slavery, braves the perils of christian persecution, the sorcery of the infamous simon the magician, and even the ire. It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy. Costain 18851965 turned to novelwriting in middle age after a distinguished career as a magazine and book editor in new york. 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. The latest release in the christian epic series is an exciting novel that. 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. Paul newman in his screen debut plays a 1st century greek sculptor who is sold into slavery. Costain, in full thomas bertram costain, born may 8, 1885, brantford, ontario, canadadied october 8, 1965, new york, new york, u.
Costain 1885 1965 turned to novelwriting in middle age after a distinguished career. The silver chalice by thomas b costain fantastic fiction. His first success as a reporter came in 1902, when the brantford courier hired him as a reporter. It is well at all times, even when there are no troubles and no petitions to. Thomas bertram costain was a novelist specializing in historical fiction. His work is a blend of commercial history and fiction that depends heavily on historical events. 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. The silver chalice by thomas b costain book cover, description, publication history.
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. Basil is called to design the case which will hold the silver cup that. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 840 pages and is available in paperback format. The silver chalice is a 1954 american historical epic film directed and produced by victor saville, based on thomas b. Born thomas bertram costain, the son of john herbert and mary schultz costain in brantford, ontario. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can. Costain, peggy noonan introduction, amy welborn goodreads author editor. The latest release in the christian epic series is an exciting novel that takes place shortly after christs death and resurrection. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
It was savilles last film and marked the acting debut of paul newman. The bestselling classic of the cup of the last supper christian epics by james s. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The silver chalice is the fictional story set in the first century a. 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. Thomas b costain biography thomas b costain biography and list of works thomas b costain books. Overview the latest release in the christian epic series is an exciting novel that takes place shortly after christs death and resurrection. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the silver chalice. In 1914 costain started working for the torontobased magazine macleans, which eventually. Like it is well to pray when the troubles perch and your pillow is cheated of sleep. The silver chalice loyola classics costain, thomas, welborn, amy, noonan, peggy on.
Costains best book of fiction, and one that will put out a strong bid to rival. 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 silver chalice 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written by thomas b. The central figure of the silver chalice is basil of antioch, a young sculptor of antioch, once a slave, who is charged by the dying joseph of arimathea to fashion a frame worthy to hold the silver cup from which jesus drank at the last supper. Costain conceives it, he visualizes the cup used by jesus at the last supper in the hands of joseph of arimathea, an ancient and godly. Between 1908 and 1910 he served as the editor of the guelph daily mercury, followed by a stint as the editor of. From 1934 to 1942, he was the head of 20th century foxs. The silver chalice, a novel by costain, thomas bertram and a great selection of related books. With virginia mayo, pier angeli, jack palance, paul newman. Free download or read online the silver chalice pdf epub book. Costain has 46 books on goodreads with 26202 ratings. He left school at the age of seventeen, taking a position with the brantford courier.
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