LANDSCAPES
OF ISRAEL
Drawings of the Holy Land
by Moshe Kaufman

A Romance: the critiques

What has been said and written on "The Jerusalem Temple Treasures Mistery and the Qumran Caves"

“…a detective story in another sense is Moshe Kaufman’s book : ‘The Jerusalem Temple treasures mystery’. It tells the story of a search for the Temple treasures
in the Judean Desert…well-written and fluent…with a great deal that is academic and enlightening – on the period of the Second Temple and also on the life style of archaeologists…a book with a little detection, a lot of archaeology, both instructive and enjoyable."
Amnon Jaconte – Israel Broadcasting Service.
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“… Kaufman invites us into the Judean Desert, constructing an imaginary tale centered around an archaeological mission sent to discover the treasures of the Jerusalem Temple. I don’t know what an archaeologist would find in these caves today. One thing is certain: the version told by Moshe Kaufman takes us on a journey that is no less fascinating.
"Bamachane" – Israel Defence Forces' illustrated weekly.
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“…only few of the comprehensive studies have considered that the Temple vessels might have remained in Palestine, hidden by fanatic Priests before the Romans attacked and burt down the Temple.
Moshe Kaufman constructed this theory in his book “THE TEMPLE TREASURES MYSTERY”, a fictional archaeological research…
…he chose to publish the book in the form of a imaginary tale of adventure in order
to reach readers who he believes prefer a story involving suspense and espionage to dry research; this allows him to give the reader an insight to modern research of archaeology, history and geography of the Land of Israel.
Koby gal – ‘Friday’ – weekly for religious readers.
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“…The book is as fascinating as an interesting detective story. It includes many subjects and is interesting from many aspects. Archaeology, history and geography of Jerusalem and Judea are informed to readers while they enjoy reading this book of adventures…”
Mordechai Megiddon – archaeologist.
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“…the book combines imaginary adventures with historical facts. A discussion on the period of Roman domination in Palestine and the ways of organizing archaeological expeditions is interwined with helicopter chases after looters…Kaufman has produced a readable book, in the hope that his readers will learn a little more on archaeology…”
Amir Brodah – in a weekly for Haifa and the vicinity.
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English edition (sold out)

Hardcover, 450 pp. Price: $32 plus $5 for shipping by registered air-mail, insurance and handling.

Hebrew edition

Hardcover, 350 pp. Price: $32 plus $5 for shipping by registered air-mail, insurance and handling.

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