Jim Dougherty Mrs. Shah English IV 541-08 10 October 2000 King Arthur’s Quest for the Holy Grail The Quest for the Holy Grail was the greatest and noblest of all quests for King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table. The Holy Grail was believed to be the cup used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, and it was the cup that caught Christ’s blood when he was thrust in the side with a spear at his crucifixion. Joseph of Arimathea, the wealthy man who allowed Christ to be placed in his tomb, is said to have brought the cup with him to Britain, but it was later lost. It was said that the cup disappeared because of the sins of the times, but many believed it to be hidden, and still in England. The Quest for the Holy Grail, led by King Arthur was to find this divine cup.
The search started as one day the Grail appeared to the knights as they were gathered around the Round Table. It was a dazzling and profound vision of light that touched each knight, spiritually filling them with wisdom and generosity and leaving them speechless. The Grail filled the hall with delicious odors and that night, the knights feasted and drank, as they had never done before. The search for the Grail was started here. Curiously, one seat in particular always remained empty at the Round Table, and it was reserved for the one who would find the Holy Grail. When that brave knight arrived in King Arthur’s court and took his place in the Siege Perilous at the Round Table, the Quest for the Holy Grail began officially began.
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One often hears of King Arthur and his noble knights, and the book by Roger Lancelyn Green portrays this story eloquently. Throughout this story, the reader experiences the adventures and trials of King Arthur and his knights. This book has many exciting endeavors of heroism and fortitude. The author really brings to life King Arthur and his many knights of the round table. In book one, it tells ...
This knight was Sir Galahad. King Arthur, however, was not very excited for he feared the loss of many of his bravest and best knights. Indeed, many knights set forth on this noble quest, but only a few returned. According to legend, the holy cup was housed in the Grail castle, Carbonek, a heavenly other world guarded by the most beautiful, wondrous, and enchanting spirits Several of the knights did indeed manage to reach the Grail castle. Sir Gawain and Sir Lancelot reached the castle, and immediately heard a clap of thunder, announcing the possession of the Grail. Gawain was led to see the Grail, lifting the curse, however, not completing the quest.
Sir Galahad later arrived with some of his men, and he drank from the Grail. After Sir Galahad was transformed before the court and died, the mission was accomplished. The Quest for the Holy Grail was over, and the glory of Logres, the land of Kind Arthur, was fulfilled. Bibliography Jim Dougherty Mrs. Shah English IV 541-08 10 October 2000 King Arthur’s Quest for the Holy Grail The Quest for the Holy Grail was the greatest and noblest of all quests for King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table. The Holy Grail was believed to be the cup used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, and it was the cup that caught Christ’s blood when he was thrust in the side with a spear at his crucifixion.
Joseph of Arimathea, the wealthy man who allowed Christ to be placed in his tomb, is said to have brought the cup with him to Britain, but it was later lost. It was said that the cup disappeared because of the sins of the times, but many believed it to be hidden, and still in England. The Quest for the Holy Grail, led by King Arthur was to find this divine cup. The search started as one day the Grail appeared to the knights as they were gathered around the Round Table. It was a dazzling and profound vision of light that touched each knight, spiritually filling them with wisdom and generosity and leaving them speechless. The Grail filled the hall with delicious odors and that night, the knights feasted and drank, as they had never done before.
The search for the Grail was started here. Curiously, one seat in particular always remained empty at the Round Table, and it was reserved for the one who would find the Holy Grail. When that brave knight arrived in King Arthur’s court and took his place in the Siege Perilous at the Round Table, the Quest for the Holy Grail began officially began. This knight was Sir Galahad.
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Suppose one day, you walk out of your manager's office, box in hand, head held low, walking towards your cubicle. Thinking just minutes before you entered the manager's office you were somebody, you had a purpose to society, and a job that needed to be filled. You based your identity on your role in society. But now, jobless, your self-esteem is at rock bottom, you have nothing to do, your ...
King Arthur, however, was not very excited for he feared the loss of many of his bravest and best knights. Indeed, many knights set forth on this noble quest, but only a few returned. According to legend, the holy cup was housed in the Grail castle, Carbonek, a heavenly other world guarded by the most beautiful, wondrous, and enchanting spirits. Several of the knights did indeed manage to reach the Grail castle. Sir Gawain and Sir Lancelot reached the castle, and immediately heard a clap of thunder, announcing the possession of the Grail. Gawain was led to see the Grail, lifting the curse, however, not completing the quest.
Sir Galahad later arrived with some of his men, and he drank from the Grail. After Sir Galahad was transformed before the court and died, the mission was accomplished. The Quest for the Holy Grail was over, and the glory of Logres, the land of Kind Arthur, was fulfilled. 337.
