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Unholy Business: A True Tale of Faith, Greed and Forgery in the Holy Land
by Nina Burleigh
Other than being a bit short, only 200 pages or so, I have few quibbles with "Unholy Business." Burleigh is a gifted writer and her first hand interviews with all the major players involved in "Unholy Business" give her book a certain gravitas. This book is a fascinating and unflinching look at the Israeli Antiquities Market and the now world famous forgeries that (like the James Ossuary) that are a part of it. Her writing truly captures the spirit of Jerusalem and following her on her journey is like a pilgrimage into truth. This is must reading for people interested in the history of the Bible, and those that enjoy a good historical mystery.
by Nina Burleigh
Other than being a bit short, only 200 pages or so, I have few quibbles with "Unholy Business." Burleigh is a gifted writer and her first hand interviews with all the major players involved in "Unholy Business" give her book a certain gravitas. This book is a fascinating and unflinching look at the Israeli Antiquities Market and the now world famous forgeries that (like the James Ossuary) that are a part of it. Her writing truly captures the spirit of Jerusalem and following her on her journey is like a pilgrimage into truth. This is must reading for people interested in the history of the Bible, and those that enjoy a good historical mystery.
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