Did you scroll all this way to get facts about silver chalice. If you are not satisfied for any reason you may return your book for a full refund, and if the error is ours, we will pay return shipping. Soon to impress with his own intense brilliance, paul newman made his movie debut in this biblical saga in the mode of quo vadis and the robe. Add to favorites silver metal pentagram chalice nemesismagik. The book is in good to very good condition with light to moderate shelf wear. He is perhaps the best reason to watch this odd, overstylized biblical epic, but he isnt the only one.
Aug 02, 2018 the silver chalice is the fictional story set in the first century a. What bested the silver chalice in that second year. The books hardcover is blue cloth with the title in silver on a black square on the spine. The colorful, passionate world of early christianity comes to vivid life in this story of basil of antioch. Book used by katharine wright, elementary geography, 1883 the henry ford. After marrying the lovely deborra pier angeli, basil. Silverplate chalices and sterling chalices feature 24k gold lined cups to in accordance with canon law and church tradition. Apr 01, 2006 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 1954 film the silver chalice may not be a classic along the lines of ben hur or the ten commandments, but it is notable as the film debut of one paul newman. Paul newman in his screen debut plays a 1stcentury greek sculptor who is sold into slavery. 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. He published dozens of fiction and nonfiction books in his lifetime, and four of them were adapted for the screen. As part of the conversion of the book to its new digital format, we have made. He met angeli while she was shooting the silver chalice 1954 on an adjoining warner lot, and with whom he exchanged items of jewelry as love tokens.
In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. Has some wear see photos no rips or tears that i can see nice cover and back cover has writings and stamps from library see photos overall great shape. Silver chalice first edition thomas costain bauman rare books. In 1952, he met doreen valiente who eventually became his acting high priestess. His famed chalice is planted in the binyamins saddlebag forcing the brothers to return to mitzrayim and a confrontation with yoseph. This book assembles all the contributions to one of the four major themes of.
Our silver chalices for the church are of the highest quality and made in the usa or europe. The story of our spiritual potential as well as our lifes mission. All of our chalices can be ordered in either solid sterling silver or with silverplated bodies and sterling cups. Costains best book of fiction, and one that will put out a strong bid to rival the robe in success with that market. Mediterranean and its role as an important trading hub. Antique bronze inri catholic altar standing religious crucifix with base 10. With virginia mayo, pier angeli, jack palance, paul newman. The silver chalice gift shop and book store at church of the holy communion in dallas, tx. Costain and a great selection of related books, art and. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction.
The silver chalice was the bestselling book in 1953 and was made into a movie in 1954, starring paul newman in his first leading role. For roman fibula or drop spindle, please contact our moas for the event lady caitrina inghean eoin leslie pippin at lespipat. Silver chalice at the paramount among features that. A clean, tight, square copy with no marks or highlights. Shipped with usps media mail for free and packaged securely with thick cardboard. James dean wikipedia more recent cinematic adaptations include costains the silver chalice made into a 1954 film by victor saville and browns the da vinci code turned into a 2006 film by ron. To the fans who have bought nearly 5,000,000 copies of his eight books, king costain can do no wrong, but the sad truth about his latest novel, the silver chalice, is that it rarely swashes and regularly buckles. The silver chalice by costain, thomas b used books and. Not being one to reread any books, i read the silver chalice again when i was in my thirties. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written 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. Costain, first edition, literature, fiction, novel, historical fiction a hardcover fictional novel by thomas b. The silver chalice 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Silver chalice by thomas costain, first edition abebooks. Silver aluminium paint coat is provided on roof outside which reflects. The latest release in the christian epic series is an exciting novel that takes place shortly after christs death and resurrection. On a table beside him there was a halfempty wine cup of silver and a platter. Very nice ornate floral pattern large goblet chalice silver plated 8 jasonscollectables.
The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. The book was on the new york times best seller list from september 7, 1952 to october 25, 1953 for a total of 64 weeks. The silver chalice was well received when it was published in 1952. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. The story is mainly about a young silversmith, basil, who, after being robbed of his inheritance, and sold into slavery is asked by the apostle luke to. The silver chalice is a 1952 english language historical novel by thomas b. Thomas b costain the silver chalice first edition 1952 ebay.
Basil is called to design the case which will hold the silver cup that christ and his disciples drank from at the. First trade edition, issued the same year as a signed limited edition, of costains outstanding historical novel new york times, based on legends about christs crucifixion, handsomely bound by. Silver chalice, the 1955 such a sad duty first scene for the grownup basil paul newman unveiling his statue of his deceased adoptive father, whose evil brother linus herbert rudley arrives to notify him of a change in his status, in biblical epic the silver chalice, 1955. Pithekoussai, the first greek settlement in the west, is not only known for the famous nestor cup. The silver chalice steps into the postressurection world with basil who is commissioned to make a case for the chalice of the last supper of christ. The books hardcover is blue cloth with the title in. Basil travels to jerusalem, greece, and rome, meets the apostles, braves the perils of persecution, and finally makes a fateful choice.
Silver chalice at the paramount among features that have. 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. First edition 1952 the silver chalice thomas b costain. Leader of a united peoplea realistic biography 1943 with rogers macveagh ride with me 1944 the black rose 1945 on roger bacon the moneyman 1947 high towers 1949 son of a hundred kings 1950 the silver chalice 1952 apostolic period the tontine 1955 below the salt 1957. His first success as a reporter came in 1902, when the brantford courier hired him as a reporter. Since they were involved in a religious theme as storied as most in history in the silver chalice, it is hardly surprising that director victor saville and lesser samuels, his scenarist, have. We can engrave our silver chalices to make a beautiful memorial gift to your church. In 1954, gardner gave doreen valiente permission to rewrite the book of shadows and it is she who is the author of both the verse and prose versions of the charge of the goddess. It was savilles last film and marked the acting debut of paul newman.
His swashbuckling sagas, the black rose and the moneyman, not only gave readers a bowing acquaintance with the courts of kublai khan and medieval france, but made costain hims. Unlike the demille epics, the silver chalice doesnt attempt any sort of. 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. Vintage book the silver chalice 1952 hardback thomas b costain. Roman fibula making to decorate your beautiful chiton. The book totally absorbed me, and i could not put it down until i finished. The silver chalice is a 1954 american historical epic film directed and produced by victor saville, based on thomas b. The delivery the 1954 film the silver chalice may not be a classic along the lines of ben hur or the ten commandments, but it is notable as the film debut of one paul newman. 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. Free download or read online the silver chalice pdf epub book. Watch the silver chalice full movie in hd visit a greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of christ in silver an. Sterling silver chalice cup with beautiful cross ebay. Basil, a young greek slave, is asked to craft a silver chalice to hold the cup used by jesus and his followers at the last supper. Christian science monitorthe colorful, passionate world of early christianity comes to vivid life in this story of basil of antioch. Unlike the demille epics, the silver chalice doesnt attempt any sort of realism.
Since the remainder of this book concerns the development of metazoans multicellular. 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. Novelist thomas costain has taught history to more people outside the classroom than any professional historian has ever taught inside. He received a doctor of letters degree from the university of western ontario in may 1952, and he received a gold medallion from the canadian club of new. It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy. Condition ink gift inscription on front free endpaper. In order to tell a more authentic story, costain uses real characters such as joseph of arimithea, luke, peter and other apostles as well as nero. It is the fictional story of the making of a read more. For additional information, please go to the silver chalice website. Chicago tribunehis theme is presented with an assurance and sweetness that is refreshingin a great novel. Set in rome during the early christian era, if focuses on an illfated sculptor sold into slavery and torn between his adoring wife. Sterling silver chalices and silverplate chalices for sale.
Basil, a sensitive artisan, is purchased from slavery and commissioned to create a decorative casing for the chalice that jesus used at the last. He is taken on quite the journey to make this case and all sorts of things break out along the way. Basil travels to jerusalem, greece, and rome, meets the apostles, braves the perils of persecution, and finally makes a fateful choice that allows him to see jesus. The books hardcover is blue cloth with the title in silver on a. Full publishers red cloth with pasted saint design on cover and gilt title on spine. A history of beer in ancient europe scholarship at uwindsor. Dj covered in mylar with chalice on front and author photo on back. This is a great hf first published in 1952 and set in the first century chronicling the rise and spread of the christian faith.
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