num_pages: 320
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.
language: English
title: The Aleppo Codex: The True Story of Obsession, Faith, and the International Pursuit of an Ancient Bible
publisher: Algonquin Books