In 1892, identical twins Agnes and Margaret Smith discovered what remains to this day among the earliest known copies of the Gospels. Soskice vividly recounts the story of two unlikely and unsung heroines in their effort to discover the Bible as originally written.
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In 1892, identical twins Agnes and Margaret Smith discovered what remains to this day among the earliest known copies of the Gospels. Soskice vividly recounts the story of two unlikely and unsung heroines in their effort to discover the Bible as originally written.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Good. Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Archeology, history, travel... you've got it all. The personal details of the two sisters are fascinating.The insider knowledge of the rigorous competition over ancient documents holds your interest throughout the book, while every character is brought to life in the drama. You learn a lot and are enlightened in the reveal of the characters and facts, from highest academia to gruelling desert travel, from treachery by colleagues, to generous hospitality at the ancient monastery of St. Catherine, to black market dealings in ancient scraps of "lost" (stolen) documents.
A fascinating and well-written book!
