The Hidden Scroll: An Archeological Adventure

by Avraham Anouchi

The Hidden Scroll is a historical novel spanning from 1930 to 2015 on an archaeology professor whose passion is the search for ancient parchments and artifacts from the time of the second Temple of Jerusalem and the Maccabeean revolt. He encounters obstacles by a radical Islamist organization dedicated to undermine the Jewish claim to the land of Israel - obstacles that include murders, kidnappings, spies, suicide bombers and forged parchments in Rome, Paris, Oran, Buenos Aires, Dusseldorf, Istanbul and archaeological excavations in Israel. The search yields ancient parchments in Israel, Brazil, Tibet and Mount Sinai. It ends with two most unexpected and dramatic discoveries in a new excavation site in Israel. "This spell binding mystery is rooted in biblical archeology, an expertise of the author. He makes the subject come to life, this reader found to be inspiring. Take 'The Hidden Scroll' on your next airplane trip. It is a guarantee against boredom, even if the plane fails to arrive on time." Professor Joseph W. Eaton, GSPIA, University of Pittsburgh. "Avraham Anouchi offers us a mystery that joins together history and archaeology against the background of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The story is vivid in its descriptions and characterizations." Professor Alex Orbach, Director of Jewish Studies, University of Pittsburgh.

Genres: Historical Fiction

376 pages, Paperback

First published November 5, 2009

About the author

Education

Master of Engineering - Electronics Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Languages
Fluent in English, Hebrew and French. Semi Fluent in Spanish

Published books

"From Timna to Mars" - Scientific thriller for non Scientists
"The Hidden Scroll" - An archaeological and historical novel.
"The Legacy" - Memoir
"Igeret Hamassoret" - Memoir in Hebrew

Professional Positions

President and Founder of
AYA Instruments, Inc.

Former Vice President at
United Technologies Corporation, Instruments Division.

Former Chief Engineer - Environmental Division - E.G.&G. - Waltham, MA

Reviews

[John DeBoer]

The author takes us on an archaeological journey as his protagonist searches for clues in ancient scrolls that will lead to the locations of the lost Menorrah and the Ark of the Covenant. This involves following the Jewish diaspora around the world from ancient Palestine - to Spain, the Caribbean, and even to Tibet, while a covert Arab organization is bent on sabotaging the investigation. It is well-researched and a fascinating story of what happened to the Jewish people over the centuries from the time of the Maccabees. Does he discover the lost treasures? You'll have to read it to find out.

[Avraham Anouchi]

I wrote this book. I am too biased to rate it, but I invite your ratings and reviews.

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