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The History of the Holy Grail V2

The History of the Holy Grail V2

Lovelich, Henry
Furnivall, Frederick J.

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ChristianityGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162633743
ISBN13: 9781162633749
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 366
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.76 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The History of the Holy Grail V2 is a book written by Henry Lovelich. It is a retelling of the legend of the Holy Grail, which is a sacred object in Christian mythology believed to have been used by Jesus Christ during the Last Supper. The book follows the journey of several knights as they search for the Holy Grail, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way. The story is set in medieval times and is filled with adventure, romance, and religious symbolism. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and is considered a classic in medieval literature. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and values of people during that time period and is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history and mythology.1874. This book contains Volumes III and IV of IV. Lovelich's work is from the French prose (AB. 1180-1200 AD) of Sires Robiers De Borron. The legend of the Holy Grail is one of the most enduring in Western European literature and art. The Grail was said to be the cup of the Last Supper and at the Crucifixion to have received blood flowing from Christ's side. It was brought to Britain by Joseph of Arimathea, where it lay hidden for centuries. The search for the vessel became the principal quest of the knights of King Arthur. It was believed to be kept in a mysterious castle surrounded by a wasteland and guarded by a custodian called the Fisher King, who suffered from a wound that would not heal. His recovery and the renewal of the blighted lands depended upon the successful completion of the quest. Equally, the self-realisation of the questing knight was assured by finding the Grail. The magical properties attributed to the Holy Grail have been plausibly traced to the magic vessels of Celtic myth that satisfied the tastes and needs of all who ate and drank from them. See other volumes of this work available from Kessinger Publishing. Volume 1 ISBN 0766189422.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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