The Red Tent

[Jodi]

Jillian wrote: "I've read this book 4 times and will probably read it more than that. It's one of those books every woman should read. Where is the Red Tent when I need one? I'd say bring it back but we probably a..."

"I'm camping." I like that!! May have to steal it, lol :)

[Jodi]

Carol wrote: "An interesting book to read and I did enjoy the women's point of view.

I was disappointed with it being concidered historical fiction. Most historical fiction I have read has been researched and ..."

What are the correct mother/children pairings?

[Jodi]

Patrisia wrote: "I think that you have to give more leeway on the historical accuracy for history this ancient. There's a big difference between putting a novel during the reign of Henry II and writing about bronz..."

You're correct! It's called Midrash. My understanding is that it's intended to fill in the gaps by imagining likely scenarios.

[Carol]

Jodi wrote: "Carol wrote: "An interesting book to read and I did enjoy the women's point of view.

I was disappointed with it being concidered historical fiction. Most historical fiction I have read has been r..."

Gen 35:23 The sons of Leah: Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar and Zebulun.
Gen 35:24 The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
Gen 35:25 The sons of Rachel's servant Bilhah: Dan and Naphtali.
Gen 35:26 The sons of Leah's servant Zilpah: Gad and Asher. These were the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan Aram.

The Red Tent has Naphtali and Issachar as twins.
Right before the "Reading Group Guide", there is a quote from Anita Diamant " . . . seemed odd in light of the fact that the Bible gives them nine children together." The Bible lists the 6 sons and Dinah. That makes a total of 7, not 9.

[Cathleen]

Tressa wrote: "Hi, ladies. My library has a database that searches for read-alikes. I think Amazon also has this feature.

Here are some titles with similar subjects:

Unveiled, Unspoken by Francine Rivers
What D..."

I also think you should add In the Shadow of the Ark by Anne Provoost to this list. It is a fictional story centered around the Noah's Ark Biblical story. I REALLY enjoyed it a few years ago.