The Aleppo Codex: The True Story of Obsession, Faith, and the International Pursuit of an Ancient Bible

Matti Friedman

Language: English

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Published: May 15, 2012

Pages: 270
ABC: 1

Description:

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.