A true-life thriller about the journey of one of the world's most precious manuscripts--the 10th century annotated Hebrew Bible known as the Aleppo Codex--from its hiding place in an ancient Syrian synagogue to the newly-founded Israel. Using his research, including documents which have been secret for 50 years and interviews with key players, AP correspondent Friedman tells a story of political upheaval, international intrigue, charged courtroom battles, obsession, and subterfuge.
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
320 pages
Publication:
2012
Publisher:
Algonquin Books
Edition:
1st, First Edition
Language:
en-US
ISBN10:
1616200405
ISBN13:
9781616200404
kindle Asin:
B00AFKIRIM
The Aleppo Codex: The True Story of Obsession, Faith, and the International Pursuit of an Ancient Bible
A true-life thriller about the journey of one of the world's most precious manuscripts--the 10th century annotated Hebrew Bible known as the Aleppo Codex--from its hiding place in an ancient Syrian synagogue to the newly-founded Israel. Using his research, including documents which have been secret for 50 years and interviews with key players, AP correspondent Friedman tells a story of political upheaval, international intrigue, charged courtroom battles, obsession, and subterfuge.