The Red Tent

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Anita Diamant

‘Intensely moving . . . feminist . . . a riveting tale of love’ - Observer 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. Anita Diamant’s The Red Tent is an extraordinary and engrossing tale of ancient womanhood and family honour. Told in Dinah’s voice, it opens with the story of her mothers – the four wives of Jacob – each of whom embodies unique feminine traits, and concludes with 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.

Historical Fiction

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Author

Anita Diamant

Pages

400

Publisher

Pan Macmillan

Published Date

2009-09-18

ISBN

0330507079 9780330507073

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"One of my all time favorites "

Erica Stephens

"Not a religious book. Great story about women in biblical times. "

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Deb Dempster

"Not a review. I would just like to point out that whomever classified this book as Christian is mistaken. If you are going to classify it as a religious book, it is Jewish not Christian."

Slaitch

"Not a review. I would just like to point out that whomever classified this book as Christian is mistaken. If you are going to classify it as a religious book, it is Jewish not Christian."

Slaitch

"Really enjoyed this book. "

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Maria B

"One of the best books I have read! It’s captivating womens history"

Lilian Hoyt

"If you haven’t read this, stop now and read it! "

Susan Randlett

"Dinah, daughter of Leah by Jacob and sister of Joseph, beloved of Shechem or victim depending on the translation, appears in the Bible as a reason of vengance for Simeon and Levi and little more. Here in this magnificent book, Anita Diamant imagines her story from birth to death and with it the stories motherhood, sisterhood, and the bonds of womanhood in a patriarchal society. Gorgeous prose creates a deeply drawn world that is easy to sink into. Absolutely stunning."

C Ruedin

"Great version of this little-known Biblical character (Dinah). . . and I'll never look at Jacob the same way again."

Jacqueline Hopkins

"A new and interesting take of a story that was only hinted at. I like how this story weaves what I always thought was an act of violence into one that was instead, a tale of love and heartbreak. "