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The Silver Chalice (1952) is a novel by Thomas B. Costain.

• See also The Last Days of Pompeii (1834) -- Quo Vadis? (1895) -- The Sign of the Cross (1895) -- The Robe (1942)

Abstract

Fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the Holy Grail includes first century biblical and historical figures, such as Luke, Joseph of Arimathea, Simon Magus and the apostle Peter. A bestseller in biblical fiction, by a bestselling author of historical novels. Would become a movie in 1955.

"The colorful, passionate world of early Christianity comes to vivid life in this story of Basil of Antioch. 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. 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 dramatic plot, compelling characters, and spiritual depth of The Silver Chalice made it one of the most popular historical novels of the twentieth century."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Garden City, NY (Doubleday, 1952) and London (Hodder and Stoughton, 1953).

Translations

• Il calice d'argento (1953 @1952 Costain / Gallone), book (Italian ed.)

• El cáliz de plata (1953 @1952 Costain / Gurrea), book (Spanish ed.)

• Den hellige ild (195? @1952 Costain / Gammelgaard), book (Norwegian ed.)

• De zilveren beker (1954 @1952 Costain / Barkey Wolf), book (Dutch ed.)

• Le calice d'argent (1955 @1952 Costain / Meunier), book (French ed.)

• Na bilo siliva (1964 @1952 Costain / Sikivou), book (Fijian ed.)

• Srebrny kielich (1991 @1952 Costain / Wyrzykowska), book (Polish ed.)

• Serebrianaia chasha (1994 @1952 Costain / Koshtial), book (Russian ed.)

Adaptations

• The Silver Chalice (1954 Saville), feature film

External links

• Wikipedia