The Holy Grail

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Book Review: The Holy Grail - Its Origins, Secrets & Meaning Revealed by Malcolm Godwin.  

Early Grail and Arthurian stories are brought to life in this full colour book, which is related in the present tense, with explanations, comparisons, illustrations, and providing major events whilst keeping the poetic beauty and complexity of the original texts. All the great Grail personages are included: the Fool, Le Conte del Graal, Peredur, Parzival, Lancelot, The Fisher King, Maidens of the Well and the Lady of the Fountain, the Castle, Mary Magdalene, and the Black Virgin and many others. The hallowed relics: the sword, the paten, the cup, and the spear are also described. The book leads us to the question, the Wasteland, the hero’s path, the female principle, and to Tarot cards which are majored at the end of the book. 

I think all readers will enjoy the text and especially the colour plates. It is rich in its breadth of knowledge and it covers all stories related to the Holy Grail - all times, all countries. I liked it, and the colour plates on every page. I am recommending it for all Holy Grail enthusiasts. I think it makes a perfect gift! I personally tend to think that the Grail was a story, like a dream, for entertainment but contained a great wisdom, either intended or unintended. 

The author, Malcolm Godwin is a seeker of spiritual enlightenment. His previous books are ‘Unknown Man’ and Angels, The Lucid Dreamer, Who Are You? and Who Am I. He is a recluse, an artist and designer. 

One of my favourite Grail books. Recommended. Reviewer: Wendy Stokes https://wendystokes.co.uk