When most women were illiterate and the rare educated woman was one who could read the bible, rashi s daughters knew talmud so well that legend has one of them writing his commentary on tractate nedarim. Journey into the center of the universe a journey through space and time documentary touch your heart 2,964 watching live now. I found this helpful as i have often wondered about the source of those studied today. Jun 07, 2011 maggi anton, who researched the twelfth century renaissance and the talmud and wrote three wonderful novels regarding rashi s daughters speaks about her next project which will showcase the.
A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france, penguin plume, 2009. The second novel in a dramatic trilogy set in eleventhcentury france about the lives and loves of three daughters of th. Mag maggie margaret anton parkhurst rashis daugh ters joheved miriam historical fiction romance novel book jewish talmud rashi. May 09, 2011 antons trilogy brings to life the stories of the three daughters of rashi, rabbi solomon ben isaac 10401105, author of the first talmud commentary. The first volume of a planned trilogy focused on rashi s eldest daughter, joheved.
Intrigued that the great talmudic scholar rashi had no sons, only daughters, anton researched the family and decided to write novels about them. One of the scenes i enjoyed most in rashis daughters was the description of weddingnightlovemaking between joheved and her husband, meir ben samuel. Maggie anton ebook the dramatic final book in the epic historical trilogy about the lives and loves of the three daughters of the great talmud scholar rashi rachel is the youngest and most beautiful daughter of medieval jewish scholar salomon ben isaac, or rashi. Anton asserts that modern jewish law is made at a table full of talmud scholars, and that women can have a seat at that table.
But, more than that, it a magnificent testament to rachel and her endurance, fortitude, caring, and concern for humankind. The first volume of a planned trilogy focused on rashis eldest daughter, joheved. It is a beautiful testimony to rashi and his teachings, his care for all individuals. After seven years of research, anton began writing rashis daughters, book one.
Youve gained quite a loyal following with your depiction of rashis daughters. The dramatic final book in the epic historical trilogy about the lives and loves of the three daughters of the great talmud scholar rashi rachel is the youngest and most beautiful daughter of medieval jewish scholar salomon ben isaac, or rashi. The author took time to answer questions from lisa silverman, bookbuffets jewish literature editor, who is herself a book group leader, and director of the. Rachel is the third, and the last sequel in a trilogy by maggie anton. There is also evidence that rashi s daughters and granddaughters taught torah to local women and served as models for the proper performance of jewish rituals. Rashi had three daughters, joheved, miriam, and rachel, but no sons. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france, by maggie anton, is a lovely novel, filled with beautiful imagery, and imagery that is often brutal. Anton s trilogy about the daughters of the famed rabbi of the middleages is that. To get the latest news on rashis daughters, visit the authors blog, become a fan on facebook, or sign up for email updates. However, it seems unlikely that rashi would use the awkward expression, son of my daughter instead of, my grandson, and more likely that son of was added in later. Jul 31, 2007 rashi s daughters is the story of the three daughters of the great talmudic authority salomon ben isaac, a. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by maggie anton 2007, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Much has been written about rashi and his grandsons, the tosafot, but. At a time when most women were illiterate and the rare educated woman was one who could read the bible, rashi s daughters studied talmud. The novel is filled with intrigue and historical data from the medieval period, but also contains much information about the jewish talmudic scholar salomon ben isaac, otherwise known as rashi. Do you think his daughters contributed to this legacy. She became intrigued with the idea that rashi, one of the greatest jewish scholars ever, had no sons, only three daughters.
Resources learn more about maggie anton and her book. This is totally acceptable within halakha, as its discussed in the talmud and r johanan, among others, say that women have just as much right as men to. May 11, 2012 they also had at least one daughter, alvina, who was learned like jochebeds daughter hannah and set the example for the rest of the generations women. In her latest novel, she follows hisdadukh, daughter. At a time when most women were illiterate and the rare educated woman was one who could read the bible, rashis daughters studied talmud. Nobody who reads and comprehends maggie antons novels could possibly make that mistake.
Rachel a novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by maggie anton available from rakuten kobo. The last daughter amos lassen maggie anton completes her trilogy of rashis daughters with book iii, rachel. Each of these learned women married one of their fathers students. I am confused by maggie antons own words from rashis daughters book i. Rashi, one of the greatest jewish scholars who ever lived, had no sons, only three daughters. To her surprise, she fell in love with talmud, a passion that has continued unabated for twenty years. Knowledge of talmud is the key to halacha, she says. Throughout both books are many quotations from the torah and various comments on the quotations, including rashis. To get the latest news on rashis daugh ters, visit the authors blog, become a fan on facebook, or sign up for email updates. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france rashi s daughters series 9780452295681 by anton, maggie and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Joheved, preface at the beginning of most novels, you come across a statement that says smething like, all characters in this book are fictional and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Miriam a novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by maggie anton available from rakuten kobo. Miriam the second novel in a dramatic trilogy set in eleventhcentury france about the lives and loves of three daughters of the great talmud scholar the engrossing historical series of three sisters living in eleventhcentury troyes, france, continues with the tale of miriam, the lively and daring middle child of salomon ben isaac, the great talmudic authority.
A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france rashis daughters series paperback july 31, 2007. The sabra group of the orlando chapter of hadassah and congregation ohev shalom sisterhood present maggie anton, author of rashis daughters, for an afternoon of discovery and discussion on sunday, oct. The dramatic final book in the epic historical trilogy about the lives and loves of the three daughters of the great tal. After seven years of research, anton began writing rashi s daughters, book one. Maggie anton is a fine example of an superlative author and engaging presenter of her books on rashis daughters.
Rachel, by maggie anton, is a lovely novel, filled with beautiful imagery, and also imagery that is often brutal. In the rashis daughters series, maggie anton portrays miriam as both a midwife and a mohelet, a female mohel. Joheved a novel of love and the talmud in medieval france a novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by maggie anton by maggie anton by maggie anton. Rashis daughters by maggie anton, 2007, plume edition, in english. Writer maggie anton, whose rashis daughters series has sold 175,000 copies, believes that studying talmud is the most feminist thing a woman can do. Mag maggie margaret anton parkhurst rashi s daughters joheved miriam historical fiction romance novel book jewish talmud rashi.
Joheved by maggie anton, 9780452288621, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Rashis daughters, book ii miriam by maggie anton isbn. Throughout both books are many quotations from the torah and various comments on the quotations, including rashi s. A brief history and discussion of the impact of rashi on jewish life. Thus the awardwinning trilogy, rashis daughters, was born, to be followed by national jewish book award finalist, rav.
Rashi, who lived in 11th century troyes, france and had no sons. Maggie anton, author of the dramatic trilogy rashis daughters, will speak at the dave and mary alper jcc on thursday, jan. Mag maggie margaret anton parkhurst rashis daughters joheved miriam historical fiction romance novel book jewish talmud rashi. Rachel is the youngest and most beautiful daughter of rashi and her fathers favorite. Legend has it that rashis daughters were learned in a time when women were traditionally forbidden to study the sacred texts. Jocheved is a work of historical fiction that chronicles the lives and loves of rashis family in eleventhcentury france, focusing on his three daughters, joheved, miriam and rachel. Joheved by maggie anton, 9780452288621, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rashis daughters author maggie anton to speak at jcc.
Maggie anton is the author of rashis daughter, secret scholar for young adults as well as the adult rashis daughters series book i. Exploring surprising lives of rashis daughters new. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Maggie anton is the author of rashi s daughter, secret scholar for young adults as well as the adult rashi s daughters series book i. These forgotten women seemed ripe for rediscovery, and the idea of a book about them was born. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france maggie. Maggie anton is a fine example of an superlative author and engaging presenter of her books on rashi s daughters. In the first of a trilogy about those daughters, maggie anton delves into the world and the head of rashis eldest daughter, joheved.
May 10, 2008 i am confused by maggie antons own words from rashis daughters book i. I ordinarily dont like sexually explicit scenes, preferring the use of suggestion or symbols that. This is the first novel in maggie antons historical trilogy imagining the lives of the daughters of legendary talmudic scholar salomon ben isaac, otherwise known as rashi. Joheved, maggie anton introduces readers to the remarkable daughters of rashi and brings eleventhcentury francethe people, customs, and attitudes of societyvividly to life.
Rashi left a legacy of scholarship and piety that continues to influence jewish thought throughout the generations. In an era when womens education was rare or non existent, rashi insisted on educating his daughters on both religious and secular subjects. Maggi anton, author of rashis daughters speaks about her. Joheved a novel of love and the talmud in medieval france a novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by maggie anton by maggie anton by maggie anton by maggie anton. This is the first novel in maggie anton s historical trilogy imagining the lives of the daughters of legendary talmudic scholar salomon ben isaac, otherwise known as rashi. Much has been written about rashi and his grandsons, the tosafot, but almost nothing of his daughters. Thus the awardwinning trilogy, rashis daughters, was born. Legend has it that they were learned in a time when women were forbidden to study the sacred texts. I chose to bring maggie anton since she is a perfect example as someone who has. Rashis daughters banot press 2005 is a new novel of historical fiction by maggie anton chronicling the lives and loves of rashis three daughters, joheved, miriam, and rachel. Rashi, who had no sons, reportedly taught talmud secretly to his daughters, joheved, miriam, and rachel a practice unheard of in france of the 11th and 12th centuries. But it is also the first book about jewish historical fiction i had ever come across. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france rashis daughters series 9780452295681 by anton, maggie and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Rashis daughters is the story of the three daughters of the great talmudic authority salomon ben isaac, a. Rachel by maggie anton, 9780452295681, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Their sons continued in the familys scholarly tradition as tosafists, later talmud commentators who often disagreed with rashi. To get the latest news on rashi s daughters, visit the authors blog, become a fan on facebook, or sign up for email updates. The last daughter amos lassen maggie anton completes her trilogy of rashi s daughters with book iii, rachel. Maggi anton, who researched the twelfth century renaissance and the talmud and wrote three wonderful novels regarding rashis daughters speaks. The engrossing historical series of three sisters living in eleventhcentury troyes, france, continues with the tale of miriam, the lively and daring middle child of salomon ben isaac, the great talmudic authority. Antons trilogy brings to life the stories of the three daughters of rashi, rabbi solomon ben isaac 10401105, author of the first talmud commentary. Shes the winner of the 2006 benjamin franklin award for best v. Joheved by maggie anton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thus the awardwinning trilogy, rashi s daughters, was born, to be followed by national jewish book award finalist, rav hisdas daughter. A forceful novel of the power of learning, faith, and the two sides of love. Maggie antons historical novels christian feminism today.
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