Skillfully interweaving biblical tales with events and characters of her own invention, Diamant's (Living a Jewish Life, HarperCollins, 1991) sweeping first novel re-creates the life of Dinah, daughter of Leah and Jacob, from her birth and happy childhood in Mesopotamia through her years in Canaan and death in Egypt. When Dinah reaches puberty and enters the Red Tent (the place women visit to give birth or have their monthly periods), her mother and Jacob's three other wives initiate her into the religious and sexual practices of the tribe. Diamant sympathetically describes Dinah's doomed relationship with Shalem, son of a ruler of Shechem, and his brutal death at the hands of her brothers. Following the events in Canaan, a pregnant Dinah travels to Egypt, where she becomes a noted midwife. Diamant has written a thoroughly enjoyable and illuminating portrait of a fascinating woman and the life she might have lived.

-Nancy Pearl, Washington Ctr. for the Book, Seattle

The Red Tent (Reissue) by Anita Diamant is a captivating book that tells the story of Dinah, a biblical character from the book of Genesis. Set in ancient times, this large paperback edition of the book is a reissue, allowing readers to rediscover the powerful narrative and rich historical details. Written by acclaimed author Anita Diamant, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and biblical retellings. Dive into the world of Dinah and experience her journey of love, loss, and resilience in The Red Tent (Reissue).