| The Lost Book of Moses: The Hunt for the World's Oldest Bible Contributor(s): Tigay, Chanan (Author), Tigay, Chanan (Narrated by) |
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ISBN: 1515903427 ISBN-13: 9781515903420 Publisher: Tantor Audio OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: May 2016 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Antiquities & Archaeology - History | Expeditions & Discoveries - Biography & Autobiography | Adventurers & Explorers |
| Dewey: 098.3 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.4" W x 5.4" (0.40 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the summer of 1883, Moses Wilhelm Shapira-archaeological treasure hunter and denizen of Jerusalem's bustling marketplace-arrived unannounced in London claiming to have discovered the world's oldest Bible scroll. When news of the discovery leaked to the excited English press, Shapira became a household name. But before the British Museum could acquire them, Shapira's nemesis, French archaeologist Charles Clermont-Ganneau, denounced his find as a fraud. Humiliated, Shapira fled the country. Six months later he was dead. With the discovery of the eerily similar Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947, investigators reopened the case, wondering whether the ill-fated merchant had, in fact, discovered the first Dead Sea Scroll, decades before the rest. But by then Shapira's scrolls had vanished. Award-winning journalist Chanan Tigay set out to find the scrolls and determine Shapira's guilt or innocence for himself. The globetrotting hunt that follows vibrates with the suspense of a classic detective tale. Weaving meticulous research into fast-paced storytelling, Tigay spins a remarkable tale of history and theology; intrigue and scandal; greed, ambition, and the struggle for authenticity. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tigay, Chanan: - Chanan Tigay is an award-winning journalist who has covered the Middle East, 9/11, and the United Nations for numerous magazines and newspapers. Born in Jerusalem, Chanan holds degrees from Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania. He is a professor of creative writing at San Francisco State University. |