Ross & Jono explore the fascinating and mysterious journey of Shapira’s manuscript fragments, delving into various theories about their whereabouts. From sales catalogues to auction houses, they’ll trace the chain of custody and uncover the twists and turns that have puzzled scholars for over a century. One intriguing aspect is the connection to the Freemasons.…

In "The Mysterious Death of Moses Shapira," we delve into Chapter 12 of The Moses Scroll and uncover the dramatic events of August 1883. Amidst a whirlwind of rejections from prominent European scholars, Moses Shapira remained unwavering in his belief in the manuscript's authenticity. The plot thickens with Shapira’s mysterious death in a Rotterdam hotel…

This episode delves into Chapter 11 of The Moses Scroll, focusing on the rapid rejection of Shapira's manuscript by Conder, Clermont-Ganneau, and Ginsburg in August 1883. Despite widespread backlash, Shapira stood firm in his belief, writing a detailed letter from Amsterdam to Edward Augustus Bond, advocating for unbiased examination. Shapira argued, “The sin of believing…

This episode delves into Chapter 11 of The Moses Scroll, focusing on the rapid rejection of Shapira's manuscript by Conder, Clermont-Ganneau, and Ginsburg in August 1883. Despite widespread backlash, Shapira stood firm in his belief, writing a detailed letter from Amsterdam to Edward Augustus Bond, advocating for unbiased examination. Shapira argued, “The sin of believing…

Based on Chapter 10 of Ross's book, The Moses Scroll, this episode focuses on a pivotal moment in August 1883, a period marked by rapid dismissals from Claude Conder, Monsieur Clermont-Ganneau, and Christian David Ginsburg. Each scholar rejected the Shapira manuscript strips within two whirlwind days, as detailed in the chapter "Thrice Rejected in Two…