The Lost Book of Moses

Tigay's fascination with this obscure mystery is infectious, and his writing is crisp and lively. Tigay keeps the reader in suspense until the very end... Indeed, John Le Carre would be hard pressed to devise such a tantalizing mystery or a more complex leading man. --Christian Science Monitor an intriguing and wide-ranging tale. . . . A work of broad appeal, for the history buff and mystery lover alike.--Kirkus (starred review) A dynamic and satisfying account of a strange, remarkable man whose discovery could turn the world of biblical scholarship on its head. --Publishers Weekly Not only does [Tigay] solve the mystery of the scrolls, he also develops a deeper acquaintance with Shapira, who turns out to have been a remarkable character. It is fair to say that Shapira left a complicated legacy, and that the indefatigable Tigay gives it its due. --The Forward The heart of Tigay's book is a gripping account of his quest... This admirably researched book offers a fine occasion to understand Shapira as a product of a modern fetish for authenticity and a rivalry between European nation-states obsessed not just with colonial expansion but with their own origins. --Haaretz Tigay's narration, juxtaposed against Shapira's life and times, is as much a personal journey as it is a quest for an artifact; getting to know him is almost as interesting as learning about Shapira. Readers captivated by the romance of biblical archaeology will find much fascinating material here. --Booklist A rollicking tale all its own, The Lost Book of Moses is a page-turning adventure that will engross proof-seeking readers everywhere. --San Francisco Chroncile Chanan Tigay has written a delight of a book--a mysterious treasure, an ossuary of Abrahamic secrets that surfaced once and disappeared. Tigay takes us on a gripping personal quest and plunges into the uncertainties of ancient scripture and a tour of the murky underworld of artifact thieves, forgers, and traders. --T. J. Stiles, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and author of Custer's Trials: A Life on the Frontier of a New America Extremely enjoyable. . . . It will delight anyone who finds religion or its history even remotely arresting. At once a mystery and a historical yarn, Mr. Tigay's book is also a reminder that humor and a real sense of fun can enliven a serious piece of work. --Wall Street Journal Tigay has constructed a thrilling and suspenseful true story of lost antiquities and intrepid modern investigations, managing to mine this tale for realistic entertainment more worthy of Indiana Jones than most Raiders sequels... This book's reality puts such fictions as Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code to shame. --Winnipeg Free Press