The Aleppo Codex
The Aleppo Codex: A True Story of Obsession, Faith, and the Pursuit of an Ancient Bible is a 2012 book by Matti Friedman published by Algonquin. The book tells the story of how the Aleppo Codex, one of the world's oldest extant Bibles, was saved from destruction during the 1947 Aleppo pogrom, how it was smuggled into Israel, and what became of the missing pages. The Wall Street Journal calls Friedman's book "a detective thriller," noting that, "not everything about the codex is as it seems."
 First edition | |
| Author | Matti Friedman |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Algonquin Books |
Publication date | 2012 |
The Aleppo Codex: A True Story of Obsession, Faith, and the Pursuit of an Ancient Bible is a 2012 book by Matti Friedman published by Algonquin. The book tells the story of how the Aleppo Codex, one of the world's oldest extant Bibles, was saved from destruction during the 1947 Aleppo pogrom, how it was smuggled into Israel, and what became of the missing pages.[1] The Wall Street Journal calls Friedman's book "a detective thriller," noting that, "not everything about the codex is as it seems."[2]
Prizes
[edit]The Aleppo Codex won the 2014 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature,[3] was selected as one of Booklist's top ten religion and spirituality books of 2012,[4] was awarded the American Library Association's 2013 Sophie Brody Medal[5] and the 2013 Canadian Jewish Book Award for history,[6] and received second place for the Religion Newswriters Association's 2013 nonfiction religion book of the year.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.