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In this modern classic interpretation of the biblical story of Dinah, Anita Diamant imagines the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood–the world of The Red Tent, a New York Times bestseller and the basis of the A&E/Lifetime mini-series.
Twentieth Anniversary Edition
In the Bible, Dinah’s life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that tell of her father, Jacob, and his twelve sons.
The Red Tent begins with the story of the mothers–Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah–the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through childhood, 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 and the valuable achievement of presenting a new view of biblical women’s lives.
Publisher : Picador; 10th Anniversary edition (August 21, 2007)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 0312427298
ISBN-13 : 978-0312427290
Lexile measure : 1010L
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.45 x 0.85 x 8.25 inches
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Customers find the characters rich and multi-dimensional. They also appreciate the narrative as accurate and culturally accurate. Readers describe the plot as excellent and well-told. They praise the writing style as wonderful and straightforward. They appreciate the biblical perspective as good, riveting, and endearing. However, some readers feel the biblical content is inaccurate and too detailed. Opinions are mixed on the pacing and engagement, with some finding it moving and excellent, while others say it’s slow in the beginning and drags in the middle.
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