Unholy Business: A True Tale of Faith, Greed and Forgery in the Holy Land - Hardcover

"A dramatic narrative..." -- Kirkus Reviews

"[A] lively account" -- Wall Street Journal

"A fascinating journey through the labyrinth of biblical forgery, fakery, and archaeological adventure. Nina Burleigh skillfully guides us through twists and turns of this bizarre tale of big money and headline-grabbing discoveries--and its colorful cast of modern collectors, clerics, scholars, detectives, and con men."--Neil Asher Silberman, coauthor of The Bible Unearthed

"In this brilliantly absorbing book, Nina Burleigh shows us that the sacred and the profane are not opposites but twins."--Christopher Hitchens, author of God Is Not Great

"A bracing account...Burleigh skillfully navigates the theological dilemmas....and leads readers through the murky world of Holy Land relic-looting, forgery, and smuggling."--Washington Post Book World

"[A] lively account"--Wall Street Journal

"A dramatic narrative..."--Kirkus Reviews

A real-life Da Vinci Code told with the tension of a top thriller. Nina Burleigh uncovers the mysterious secrets, the dirty deals, and the personal hatreds at the heart of the trade in biblical antiquities. --Matt Beynon Rees, author of A Grave in GazaMatt Beynon Rees, author of A Grave in GazaMatt Beynon Rees, author of A Grave in GazaMatt Beynon Rees, author of A Grave in GazaMatt Beynon Rees, author of A Grave in Gaza"

In this brilliantly absorbing book, Nina Burleigh shows us that the sacred and the profane are not opposites but twins. --Christopher Hitchens, author of God Is Not Great"

A fascinating journey through the labyrinth of biblical forgery, fakery, and archaeological adventure. Nina Burleigh skillfully guides us through twists and turns of this bizarre tale of big money and headline-grabbing discoveries--and its colorful cast of modern collectors, clerics, scholars, detectives, and con men. --Neil Asher Silberman, coauthor of The Bible Unearthed"

A suspenseful account of the high-stakes world of biblical antiques forgery places an emphasis on the James Ossuary and the struggle between the faithful and the scientific community, in a report that also discusses the scholars, evangelicals, and millionaire collectors who contribute to its illicit practices. 30,000 first printing.