Silverplate chalices and sterling chalices feature 24k gold lined cups to in accordance with canon law and church tradition. The silver chalice 1954 a greek slave trained as an artisan, basil paul newman is on the path to a better life when his owners discover his talent for sculpting. The book follows his meeting early christians and at the behest of joseph of arimathea sp he fashions a silver frame for the cup from which jesus drank at the last supper. Fine filigree overlay on cup and base with oval engraved medallions of the twelve apostles. Sterling silver chalices and silverplate chalices for sale. The silver chalice the 1954 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Decked out in cinemascope, warnercolor and stereophonic sound, its an unintentionally hilarious mess and very entertaining. His first success as a reporter came in 1902, when the brantford courier hired him as a reporter. The silver chalice is a fictional, but historical novel written around the making of the silver chalice, which some people interchange with the holy grail. The silver chalice is a 1954 film about a greek artisan commissioned to cast the cup of christ.
Basil travels from antioch to ephesus then rome to sculpt the faces of the apostles, which, in. The silver chalice a novel download the silver chalice a novel ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. The book totally absorbed me, and i could not put it down until i finished. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Silver chalice by thomas costain, first edition abebooks. The silver chalice is a 1952 english language historical novel by thomas b. As my book has been in circulation now for over eight months and many readers have wondered about the conception of it, it seems proper to. All of our chalices can be ordered in either solid sterling silver or with silverplated bodies and sterling cups. The silver chalice is a 1954 american historical epic film directed and produced by victor saville, based on thomas b. Has a tight spine and one tiny rip on the bottom of the prologue page. This novel includes some biblical characters such as the apostle peter, luke, etc.
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 full frame, manufactured on demand. The silver chalice is the fictional story set in the first century a. The silver chalice 1955 biblical epics were all the rage throughout the 1950s, and even more so after the enormous success of the robe 1953, the first film released in the new wide screen method of cinemascope. Costain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This novel is based on legends of the years following christs crucifixion.
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 is a quasibiblical epic that, along with mgms the prodigal, did nothing for the prestige of the genre. As the silver chalice is a work of fiction and is no more than my own conception of how the cup might have come into existence, it was published as such and no reference was made to the chalice of antioch. Our silver chalices for the church are of the highest quality and made in the usa or europe. The silver chalice takes place in first century greece, rome, and jerusalem.
The silver chalice illustrated edition hardcover 1952. The silver chalices cast also includes lorne green, e. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written by thomas b. Pier angeli in the silver chalice with paul newman.
Based on the novel by thomas costain, this epic follows the adventures of a greek sculptor, basil paul newman, as he travels through a series of adventures and eventually winds up. Click download or read online button to the silver chalice a novel book pdf for free now. Costain 1885 1965 turned to novelwriting in middle age after a distinguished career as a magazine and book editor in new york. To ask other readers questions about the silver chalice, please sign up. The subject is an illusive one that has been approached tentatively through the centuries the mystery of the holy grail. The latest release in the christian epic series is an exciting novel that takes place shortly after christs death and resurrection. The distributed proofreaders canada ebook of the silver. The studios spared no expense on wide screen color epics with lavish sets and costumes and a cast of thousands. Adopted by a wealthy greek merchant, basil was wrongly sold into slavery by his adoptive uncle after his adoptedfathers death.
It was savilles last film and marked the acting debut of paul newman. Costains novel, and directed for the screen by victor saville, the silver chalice tells the story of an ancient greek sculptor named basil paul newman, a gifted artist and slave who is tasked by christian men of jerusalem to sculpt a chalice around the actual cup that jesus christ drank out of during the last supper. The latest release in the christian epic series is an exciting novel that takes place shortly after christs death and r. The novels protagonist is a gifted silversmith named basil. Free download or read online the silver chalice pdf epub book. Not being one to reread any books, i read the silver chalice again when i was in my thirties. 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. The apostles chalice and 6 14 scale paten with ring. Luke, joseph of arimathea, simon magus and his companion helena, and the apostle peter. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 840 pages and is available in paperback format. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. The silver chalice 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The silver chalice is a 1954 american historical epic film directed and producer by victor saville, based on thomas. Published april 1st 2006 by loyola classics first published 1952.
It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy grail itself here conflated with the holy chalice and includes 1st century biblical and historical figures. The silver chalice a novel book by thomas b costain. This young man, director victor saville predicted,is destined for. Costains best book of fiction, and one that will put out a strong bid to rival the robe in success with that market. Silver chalice first edition thomas costain bauman. Costain conceives it, he visualizes the cup used by jesus at the last supper in the hands of joseph of arimathea, an ancient and. The silver chalice and millions of other books are available for instant access. The silver chalice 1954 directed by victor saville. 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. Gold or silver plated, inner cup sterling silver gold plated, or all sterling silver. Looking forward to reading this book but i find it interesting that the description calls luke an.
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. Terms of activation by activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. What bested the silver chalice in that second year. Frontarea 1area 2area 3area 4area 5area 6area 7area 8area 9area. Octavo, modern full brown calf, elaborately giltdecorated spine, raised bands, red and green morocco spine labels, pictorial endpapers, all edges gilt. This young man, director victor saville predicted, is destined for. Paul newman in his screen debut plays a 1st century greek sculptor who is sold into slavery. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Get the best deals on silver chalice when you shop the largest online selection at. It describes the life of basil, the artisan who fashioned the silver chalice, a frame meant to hold the.
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