![]() ![]() ![]() By the time the reader finishes this novel, many questions arise, most backed by the single question: Is this in the Bible?Īs we are caught up in this extraordinary tale of mothers, daughters, husbands, and brothers, we can't help but wonder which pieces are biblical fragments and which are the inventions of the author's imagination. One tool Diamant does not provide the reader is a code by which to distinguish between biblical details and her own midrashic inventions. The midrashist's job is to fill in the spaces between the words.ĭiamant provides us with a most helpful tool to help us navigate through her rich midrash: a map of the generations. The bible tells magnificent narratives with remarkable preservation of words. The richness and joy of midrash lies in its unique ability to weave the yarns of biblical verse into a tapestry of detailed design and intricate patterns. ![]() A more accurate description of her rich elaboration on the biblical narrative of Dinah would be The Red Tent: A Midrash. The cover of Anita Diamant's extraordinary book reads, The Red Tent: A Novel. ![]()
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