The Aleppo Codex
The Aleppo Codex: A True Story of Obsession, Faith, and the Pursuit of an Ancient Bible is a 2012 book by
Algonquin
.
The book tells the story of how the
Wall Street Journal calls Friedman's book "a detective thriller," noting that, "not everything about the codex is as it seems."[2]
Prizes
The Aleppo Codex won the 2014
Religion Newswriters Association's 2013 nonfiction religion book of the year.[7]
References
- ^ Bergman, Ronen (25 July 2012). "A High Holy Whodunit". New York Times. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ Balint, Benjamin (12 June 2013). "Rival Owners, Sacred Text (book review)". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ "Friedman accepts 'Aleppo Codex' prize". The Times of Israel. 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Top 10 Religion & Spirituality Books". Booklist. 15 November 2012.
- ^ "'The Aleppo Codex' wins RUSA's Sophie Brody Medal for achievement in Jewish literature". American Library Association. 27 January 2013.
- ^ "'Aleppo Codex' wins Canadian book award". The Times of Israel. 2 May 2013.
- ^ "2013 RNA Contest Winners". Religion Newswriters Association.