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Red Tent by Anita Diamant (1998, Trade Paperback)
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"The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant is a fictional novel published by Picador in 1998. This trade paperback edition measures 9 inches x 6 inches and contains 336 pages. The narrative, set in a religious context, explores the story of a midwife in a small Jewish community during the Holy Roman Empire. With a revised edition featuring the author's revisions, this novel delves into themes of faith, family, and tradition in a captivating and resonant storytelling.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPicador
ISBN-100312195516
ISBN-139780312195519
eBay Product ID (ePID)1066829
Product Key Features
Book TitleRed Tent
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicReligious
Publication Year1998
FeaturesRevised
GenreFiction
AuthorAnita Diamant
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight13.4 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-030122
Dewey Edition22
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 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
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal813.54
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisHer 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.
LC Classification NumberPS3554.I227R43 1998
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- Apr 15, 2017
Difficult to get into
I love to read, but found this book difficult to get interested in. It was recommended by a friend who enjoyed it, but I tried twice by starting over at the beginning, and I just couldn't continue. Would love to read other reviews.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 29, 2016
very ungodly, not Christian
Read two chapters before throwing into trash can. I love to read, but not trash. Book is not for young girls. Very ungodly, very pagan. Do not read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 30, 2017
a subject that Midwives , Dr. and Historians just didnt know
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- Mar 28, 2018
Epic book!
THANK you so much! I can't wait to read it! I bought a copy for me and my mom!~Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 11, 2021
Learned new perspective on Jewish woman
I have a better understanding of how the Jewish women lived and the way they functioned! Vivid pictures of the women’s’ lives.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 15, 2020
Good book
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- May 25, 2020
Great!
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- Oct 13, 2020
The Red Tent
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- Mar 11, 2020
nice
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