Her name is Dinah. In Chapter 34 of the Book of Genesis, Dinah's tale is a brief and violent detour in the familiar narrative about her father, Jacob, and his dozen sons. This novel, told in Dinah's voice, gives a new view of biblical women. 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-working youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Egypt
Sharon suggests The Red Tent by Anita Diamat which is set partially in Egypt.
Her name is Dinah. In Chapter 34 of the Book of Genesis, Dinah's tale is a brief and violent detour in the familiar narrative about her father, Jacob, and his dozen sons. This novel, told in Dinah's voice, gives a new view of biblical women. 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-working youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land.
Her name is Dinah. In Chapter 34 of the Book of Genesis, Dinah's tale is a brief and violent detour in the familiar narrative about her father, Jacob, and his dozen sons. This novel, told in Dinah's voice, gives a new view of biblical women. 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-working youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land.
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Another good Egypt book is Nefertiti by Michelle Moran.
Any of the Amelia Peabody historical mysteries as well.
I read the Red Tent many years ago and absolutely loved it.
I read this and really liked it!
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