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ISBN
9780312195519
Book Title
Red Tent
Item Length
9.2in
Publisher
Picador
Publication Year
1998
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.9in
Author
Anita Diamant
Features
Revised
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Religious
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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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-workingyouth, 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.

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Publisher
Picador
ISBN-10
0312195516
ISBN-13
9780312195519
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1066829

Product Key Features

Book Title
Red Tent
Author
Anita Diamant
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Religious
Publication Year
1998
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
336 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6.1in
Weight
13.5 Oz
Item Weight
13.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ps3554.I227r43 1998
Publication Date
1998-09-15
Edition Description
Revised, Revised Edition
Reviews
"Diamant vividly conjures up the ancient world of caravans, shepherds, farmers, midwives, slaves, and artisans . . . her Dinah is a compelling narrator that has timeless resonance."--Merle Rubin, Christian Science Monitor "An intense, vivid novel . . . It is tempting to say that The Red Tent is what the Bible would be like if it had been written by women, but only Diamant could have given it such sweep and grace." --The Boston Globe "The best fiction reporters create a world and bathe us in its sounds and sights, its language and climate, the intricate relationships among its inhabitants. Anita Diamant has performed this wondrous craft: She has brought forth one of those books that appear effortless precisely because the writer has pondered even the length of breath between each character's words . . . This earthy, passionate tale, told also with great delicacy, is, quite simply, a great read."--Jane Redmont, National Catholic Reporter "By giving a voice to Dinah, one of the silent female characters in Genesis, the novel has struck a chord with women who may have felt left out of biblical history. It celebrates mothers and daughters and the mysteries of the life cycle." --The Los Angeles Times "A richly imagined world . . . Paints a vivid picture of what women's society might have resembled during biblical times. Although it is a novel, it is also an extended midrash or exegesis--filling in gaps left by the biblical text." --Jewish Times "[A] vivid evocation of the world of Old Testament women . . . The red tent becomes a symbol of womanly strength, love, and wisdom . . . Diamant succeeds admirably in depicting the lives of women in the age that engendered our civilization and our most enduring values." --Publishers Weekly "The oldest story of all could never seem more original, more true."--James Carroll, author of An American Requiem, "Diamant vividly conjures up the ancient world of caravans, shepherds, farmers, midwives, slaves, and artisans . . . her Dinah is a compelling narrator that has timeless resonance."--Merle Rubin, Christian Science Monitor "An intense, vivid novel . . . It is tempting to say that The Red Tentis what the Bible would be like if it had been written by women, but only Diamant could have given it such sweep and grace." --The Boston Globe "The best fiction reporters create a world and bathe us in its sounds and sights, its language and climate, the intricate relationships among its inhabitants. Anita Diamant has performed this wondrous craft: She has brought forth one of those books that appear effortless precisely because the writer has pondered even the length of breath between each character's words . . . This earthy, passionate tale, told also with great delicacy, is, quite simply, a great read."--Jane Redmont, National Catholic Reporter "By giving a voice to Dinah, one of the silent female characters in Genesis, the novel has struck a chord with women who may have felt left out of biblical history. It celebrates mothers and daughters and the mysteries of the life cycle." --The Los Angeles Times "A richly imagined world . . . Paints a vivid picture of what women's society might have resembled during biblical times. Although it is a novel, it is also an extended midrashor exegesis--filling in gaps left by the biblical text." --Jewish Times "[A] vivid evocation of the world of Old Testament women . . . The red tent becomes a symbol of womanly strength, love, and wisdom . . . Diamant succeeds admirably in depicting the lives of women in the age that engendered our civilization and our most enduring values." --Publishers Weekly "The oldest story of all could never seem more original, more true."--James Carroll, author of An American Requiem, "Diamant vividly conjures up the ancient world of caravans, shepherds, farmers, midwives, slaves, and artisans . . . her Dinah is a compelling narrator that has timeless resonance."-Merle Rubin, Christian Science Monitor "An intense, vivid novel . . . It is tempting to say that The Red Tent is what the Bible would be like if it had been written by women, but only Diamant could have given it such sweep and grace." -The Boston Globe "The best fiction reporters create a world and bathe us in its sounds and sights, its language and climate, the intricate relationships among its inhabitants. Anita Diamant has performed this wondrous craft: She has brought forth one of those books that appear effortless precisely because the writer has pondered even the length of breath between each character's words . . . This earthy, passionate tale, told also with great delicacy, is, quite simply, a great read."-Jane Redmont, National Catholic Reporter "By giving a voice to Dinah, one of the silent female characters in Genesis, the novel has struck a chord with women who may have felt left out of biblical history. It celebrates mothers and daughters and the mysteries of the life cycle." -The Los Angeles Times "A richly imagined world . . . Paints a vivid picture of what women's society might have resembled during biblical times. Although it is a novel, it is also an extended midrash or exegesis-filling in gaps left by the biblical text." -Jewish Times "[A] vivid evocation of the world of Old Testament women . . . The red tent becomes a symbol of womanly strength, love, and wisdom . . . Diamant succeeds admirably in depicting the lives of women in the age that engendered our civilization and our most enduring values." -Publishers Weekly "The oldest story of all could never seem more original, more true."-James Carroll, author of An American Requiem, "Diamant vividly conjures up the ancient world of caravans, shepherds, farmers, midwives, slaves, and artisans . . . her Dinah is a compelling narrator that has timeless resonance."-Merle Rubin, Christian Science Monitor "An intense, vivid novel . . . It is tempting to say that The Red Tent is what the Bible would be like if it had been written by women, but only Diamant could have given it such sweep and grace."-The Boston Globe "The best fiction reporters create a world and bathe us in its sounds and sights, its language and climate, the intricate relationships among its inhabitants. Anita Diamant has performed this wondrous craft: She has brought forth one of those books that appear effortless precisely because the writer has pondered even the length of breath between each character's words . . . This earthy, passionate tale, told also with great delicacy, is, quite simply, a great read."-Jane Redmont, National Catholic Reporter "By giving a voice to Dinah, one of the silent female characters in Genesis, the novel has struck a chord with women who may have felt left out of biblical history. It celebrates mothers and daughters and the mysteries of the life cycle."-The Los Angeles Times "A richly imagined world . . . Paints a vivid picture of what women's society might have resembled during biblical times. Although it is a novel, it is also an extended midrash or exegesis-filling in gaps left by the biblical text."-Jewish Times "[A] vivid evocation of the world of Old Testament women . . . The red tent becomes a symbol of womanly strength, love, and wisdom . . . Diamant succeeds admirably in depicting the lives of women in the age that engendered our civilization and our most enduring values."-Publishers Weekly "The oldest story of all could never seem more original, more true."-James Carroll, author of An American Requiem
Copyright Date
1997
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
98-030122
Dewey Decimal
813.54
Dewey Edition
22

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  • The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

    Not often are we allowed to be carried away by an author to a time and place as far back in history as we can imagine. Then, to have the opportunity to seemingly nestle in with the women of that era and see, feel, smell, and experience their life as intimately as possible. With this frank and yet delicately written book, I felt I was transported into a Biblical time and really lived among the people. More importantly, I felt I was given a special invitation to be in the shoes of the women who lived then. Anita Diamant did a splendid job of opening the cover of the red tent, as it was referred to in the times, and letting us join the experience. I highly recommend this book.

  • Red Tent Review

    I decided to purchase this book based on a recommendation of my child's teacher. I is a very well written fictional tale of the life of Dinah. Although it is written about a family in the Bible, for the storytelling process details are added. The major details follow scripture. When reading you do have to remember that it is fictional. It does help you see life in those times. Due to some sexual content I would not recommend it to younger readers. It was such an easy and intriguing book that I read it in 4 days. It is one of those books that is hard to put down. I hope you enoy it as well.

  • An Elegant Historical FICTION of Biblical Times

    Anita Diamant's novel "The Red Tent" is an exquisite historical fiction of biblical times, detailing the lives of Rachel and Leah, the two wives of Jacob and, ultimately, the story of Dinah, the daughter of Leah. The title refers to the tent that the women of the tribe must live in while experiencing their "time of the month" or when giving birth. The story arc carries the reader through the main characters lives as they become midwives, illumiinating the experiences they share with other women within their times and culture. The novel is actually written in two parts, each connected by familial bonds. The first, and shorter of the two, encompasses the story of Rachel and Leah. Diamant provides many factual, historical details and broadcasts them throughout her natrrative, giving the ...

  • The Red Tent -- I've read it twice.

    I read this book several years ago and learned a lot about how families lived during Jacob's time. The book had been loaned to me with instructions to pass it on. It was a quick read -- hard to put down. When we studied Isaac, Rebecca, Esau, and Jacob in our Sunday School lessons this fall, I wanted to read the book again, so I looked on Half.com and found a bargain on this great book. I read it quickly and have passed it on to another member of our class. I think anyone interested at all in Bible history would enjoy reading about the traditions, superstitions, and daily routine depicted in this story.

  • The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

    I was very pleased to find a gently used copy of one of my favorite books on good old eBay--so now I can share this 'little treasure' with my friends, and still be assured that my own precious copy is safe and available for me to read yet again. Every time, I find wonderful nuances that I apparently skimmed over on previous readings. This remains one of the books I urge my women friends to read. Okay, it's not for the squeamish or very young teens, and it's fiction based on research into the way it was for women and families in Bible times. It's certainly no more R-rated than many stories in our Bible. It looks at womanhood & sexuality in a very open and matter-of-fact way--and it feels like you are there with Dinah in the Red Tent--in the world of women of the Old Testament era. Buy it, ...