Sacred Geography

A Tale of Murder and Archeology in the Holy Land

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, History, Middle East
Cover of the book Sacred Geography by Edward Fox, Henry Holt and Co.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Edward Fox ISBN: 9781466864320
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. Publication: February 4, 2014
Imprint: Metropolitan Books Language: English
Author: Edward Fox
ISBN: 9781466864320
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication: February 4, 2014
Imprint: Metropolitan Books
Language: English

A compelling, true murder mystery, that unfolds in the astonishing world of Biblical archeology, a field rife with skullduggery and intrigue

Biblical archeology has for centuries been subject to the manipulations of adventurers, generals, and statesmen, all seeking to further their own aims. Now more than ever, digging into the land of the Bible is a weapon as two rival nations seek to prove their claims to its treasures.

The most recent casualty in this bloody tug-of-war is Albert Glock, a prominent American archeologist, shot dead in the West Bank in 1992, who devoted his life to helping Palestinian archeologists find evidence of their historic roots. Edward Fox investigates the puzzle of Glock's murder and its background in the explosive cultural politics of archeology in the Holy Land. Fox reveals the strange sub-discipline of biblical archeology--a field rich in obscure mystics, greedy opportunists, and religious charlatans. He pursues the various suspects in Glock's death--Islamic zealots, Jewish extremists, and rival archeologists--only to find himself caught in an expanding labyrinth of deceit.

A lively history and a riveting mystery, Sacred Geography is also the tragic story of a man who devoted himself to a cause that ultimately destroyed him.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A compelling, true murder mystery, that unfolds in the astonishing world of Biblical archeology, a field rife with skullduggery and intrigue

Biblical archeology has for centuries been subject to the manipulations of adventurers, generals, and statesmen, all seeking to further their own aims. Now more than ever, digging into the land of the Bible is a weapon as two rival nations seek to prove their claims to its treasures.

The most recent casualty in this bloody tug-of-war is Albert Glock, a prominent American archeologist, shot dead in the West Bank in 1992, who devoted his life to helping Palestinian archeologists find evidence of their historic roots. Edward Fox investigates the puzzle of Glock's murder and its background in the explosive cultural politics of archeology in the Holy Land. Fox reveals the strange sub-discipline of biblical archeology--a field rich in obscure mystics, greedy opportunists, and religious charlatans. He pursues the various suspects in Glock's death--Islamic zealots, Jewish extremists, and rival archeologists--only to find himself caught in an expanding labyrinth of deceit.

A lively history and a riveting mystery, Sacred Geography is also the tragic story of a man who devoted himself to a cause that ultimately destroyed him.

More books from Henry Holt and Co.

Cover of the book Famous Last Words by Edward Fox
Cover of the book South of Haunted Dreams by Edward Fox
Cover of the book Necromancer by Edward Fox
Cover of the book The Crimean War by Edward Fox
Cover of the book Accidents of Nature by Edward Fox
Cover of the book The Limits of Power by Edward Fox
Cover of the book The Lost Tribe by Edward Fox
Cover of the book The Little School Bus by Edward Fox
Cover of the book Dollmakers and Their Stories by Edward Fox
Cover of the book The World Made Straight by Edward Fox
Cover of the book Andrew Johnson by Edward Fox
Cover of the book The Corner Office by Edward Fox
Cover of the book The Hollow Kingdom by Edward Fox
Cover of the book One Palestine, Complete by Edward Fox
Cover of the book Sticker Girl Rules the School by Edward Fox
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy