![]() The novel’s narrator, Dinah, is the daughter of Jacob and sister of Joseph. Published in 1997, it tells the story of Dinah, her experience as a woman in the biblical era, and the famous tale of her love affair gone wrong, as seen through Dinah’s own eyes. This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback. The Red Tent is a work of literary fiction and a biblical retelling by Anita Diamant. topics Showing 1-25 of 74 started by posts. Dinah's story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history and creates an intimate connection with the past.ĭeeply affecting, The Red Tent combines rich storytelling and the valuable achievement of presenting a new view of biblical women's lives. Anita Diamant (Goodreads Author) Topics About This Book Topics That Mention This Book. ![]() ![]() They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through childhood, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land. The Red Tent begins with the story of the mothers-Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah-the four wives of Jacob. 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. ![]() 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. ![]()
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