'Intensely moving . . . feminist . . . a riveting tale of love' - Observer Anita Diamant's The Red Tent is an extraordinary and engrossing tale of ancient womanhood and family honour. Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her fate is merely hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the verses of the Book of Genesis that recount the life of Jacob and his infamous dozen sons. Told in Dinah's voice, The Red Tent opens with the story of her mothers - the four wives of Jacob - each of whom embodies unique feminine traits. Then ...
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'Intensely moving . . . feminist . . . a riveting tale of love' - Observer Anita Diamant's The Red Tent is an extraordinary and engrossing tale of ancient womanhood and family honour. Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her fate is merely hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the verses of the Book of Genesis that recount the life of Jacob and his infamous dozen sons. Told in Dinah's voice, The Red Tent opens with the story of her mothers - the four wives of Jacob - each of whom embodies unique feminine traits. Then follows Dinah's own startling and unforgettable story of betrayal, grief and love. Deeply affecting and intimate, The Red Tent is a feminist classic which combines outstandingly rich storytelling with an original insight into women's society in a fascinating period of early history. Such is its warmth and candour, it is guaranteed to win the hearts and minds of women across the world.
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This book pointedly reveals the plight of the zwomen in historical Israel and the surrounding territories. Another point made was the worship practices of the time including sacrificial offerings and practices,
emily8
Sep 26, 2013
The Red Tent
I have referred it to half doz others and every one compliments. We are studying the 1st 5 books of the Old Testament and this book fits right in giving a glimpse of the way the women of this period may have lived.
Margaret R
Feb 3, 2011
Fascinating book: THE RED TENT
Read this book for a small study group. Found it fascinating with significant correlation to the Biblical account. Shed light on middle east life and ancient times. HIghly believable and a great read.
mitzi m
Dec 2, 2010
worth the read
This was a beautifully written book worth reading. I couldn't put it down. Not only would I recommend it I shared it with my
daughter and daughter-in-law.
We all read it within a week.
dogs4evr
Aug 12, 2010
Fantastic Story
My book club unanimously gave this book a 5, our highest rating. I was turning the pages at a great speed.
