The Red Tent

By Anita Diamant

Uncover Dinah's untold journey through ancient womanhood and hidden traditions.

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Bookroo's summary

Dinah, a figure barely mentioned in Genesis, steps into the spotlight as she navigates the complexities of ancient womanhood. Raised by Jacob's wives, Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah, Dinah learns the art of midwifery and faces the challenges of a new life in a foreign land. Her story, rich with tradition and turmoil, offers a fresh perspective on biblical women's lives. What secrets and strengths will she uncover in her journey through history?

From the publisher

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&amp;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. This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.

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