Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that are about her father, Jacob, and his dozen sons. Told in Dinah's voice, this novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood--the world of the red tent. It begins with the story of her mothers--Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah--the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through a hard-working youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land. Dinah's story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history and creates an intimate connection with the past. Deeply affecting, The Red Tent combines rich storytelling with a valuable achievement in modern fiction: a new view of biblical women's society.
The Red Tent
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Author: Anita Diamant
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780312195519
Details:
Author: Anita Diamant
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 321
Release Date: 01-12-1997
Part Number: 9780312195519
Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780312195519
