A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france paperback aug 4 2009. Rashis daughter, secret scholar was adapted from the first book in this series, volume 1. Joheved by maggie anton, 9780452288621, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. But i think it is far from a coincidence that the rumors about rashis daughters started about the same time. Maggie anton in 1068 the scholar salomon ben isaac returns home to troyes, france to take over the family winemaking business and embark on a path that will indelibly influence the jewish world, writing the first. Haviva nerdavid2 cites rashis daughters tradition of wearing tefillin as setting a precedent. Rashi, one of the greatest jewish scholars who ever lived, had no sons, only three daughters. Check out the deal on rashis daughters book one yoheved.
Maggie anton rashi, one of the greatest jewish scholars who ever lived, had no sons, only three daughters. You become very quickly transported to medieval france, where you join the family of rashi, the most famous exegete of the hebrew bible and talmud to this day, years later. The first novel in a dramatic trilogy set in eleventhcentury france about the lives. My rashis daughters has been chosen one of moments top 5 jewish romances. In 1068, the scholar salomon ben isaac returns home to troyes, france, to take over the family winemaking business and embark on a path that will indelibly influence the jewish world writing the first talmud commentary, and secretly teaching talmud to his daughters. Though there are notable exceptions, generally speaking im not a big fan of straight historical fiction. Joheved a novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by maggie anton. Their daughter alvina was a learned woman whose customs served as the basis for later halakhic decisions. Click download or read online button to rashis daughters book i joheved book pdf for free now. At a time when most women were illiterate and the rare educated woman was one who could read. At a time when most women were illiterate and the rare educated woman was one who could read the bible, rashis daughters studied talmud.
Joheved rashis daughters, book 1 by maggie anton book cover, description, publication history. Jocheved by maggie anton for our book club, asked me to read it and tell her my thoughts. Much has been written about rashi and his grandsons, the tosafot, but. Rachel picks up where miriam left off, revealing the last years of rabbi salomon ben isaacs life and the fate of his famous school and large. Yocheved and meir had at least two daughters who married rashis students. Many of their descendants were known as baalei tosafot who wrote critical and explanatory glosses on the. In 1068, the scholar salomon ben isaac returns home to troyes, france, to take over the family winemaking business and embark on a path that will indelibly influence the jewish worldwriting. Rachel by maggie anton is the third installment of her trilogy about the fiercely talented progeny of rashi, a widely revered jewish scholar of the 11th century. This novel centers on the life of salomon ben isaac, known today as rashi, and his three daughters. See the complete rashis daughters series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I found this helpful as i have often wondered about the source of those studied today. Book iii rachel the dramatic final book in the epic trilogy. Hannah, a teacher of laws and customs relevant to women, married samuel ben.
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. The author does a fabulous job of weaving her torah and talmud knowledge into a tapestry of exceptional read. Naomi ragen, author of the covenant and the ghost of hannah mendes. Antons book falls into that genre termed historical fiction, but in this extensive volume of over 360 pages, one can begin to wonder if ms. 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.
See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and. He wrote the first talmud commentary, and is still studied and quoted today. Rashis daughters is the story of the three daughters of the great talmudic authority salomon ben isaac, a. Miriam picks up where its acclaimed predecessor, rashis daughters, book i. These women married three of their fathers finest students and were the mothers of the leaders of the next generation of french talmudic scholars. Book one of rashis daughters is a wonderful book that allows the reader to travel back to the 11th century to visit rashi, his family, and his friends. The second book is miriam, and the third, rachel, is yet to be published. The last daughter amos lassen maggie anton completes her trilogy of rashis daughters with book iii, rachel. Throughout both books are many quotations from the torah and various comments on the quotations, including rashis. Legend has it that they were learned in a time when women were forbidden to study the sacred texts. Maggie antons highly original and carefully researched book, rashis daughters, is a compelling fictional account of the life of one of the great talmudic. Excellent social history and the talmudic process in one good read rashis daughters.
Set in 11thcentury troyes, france, rashis daughter, secret scholar tells the story of joheved, eldest daughter of salomon ben isaac known as rashi, one of the great medieval jewish bible commentators. In an era when womens education was rare or non existent, rashi insisted on educating his daughters on both religious and secular subjects. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by anton, maggie isbn. Check it out online at moment magazine there are many other top 5 jewish book subjects in the article, jewish. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france rashis daughters series book online at best prices in india on. Much has been written about rashi and his grandsons, the tosafot, but almost nothing of his daughters. In the first of a trilogy about those daughters, maggie anton delves into the world and the head of rashis eldest daughter, joheved. Similarly, an article that appeared in the journal of jewish music and liturgy3 mentions that rashis daughters. Inbook ii, maggie anton continues to follow this fascinating trio of sisters as they defy the expectations and opinions that confine them, all while studying and revering their heritage through their devotion to the talmud. Anton introduces us to the life of the renowned classical biblical and talmudic commentator rabbi salomon isaac of. The tale of a young girl who challenges conventions to engage in jewish learning.
Rashis middle daughter, miriam, married judah ben nathan, who completed the commentary on the talmud makkot which rashi was working on when he died. She became intrigued with the idea that rashi, one of the greatest jewish scholars ever, had no sons, only three daughters. Rashis daughters book i joheved download rashis daughters book i joheved ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. At a time when most women were illiterate and the rare educated woman was one who could read the bible, rashis daughters. In book ii, maggie anton continues to follow this fascinating trio of sisters as they defy the expectations and opinions that confine them, all while studying and revering their heritage through their devotion to the. In 1068, rashi returns to troyes, france, from his studies in germany to take over his familys winemaking business. A feminist journey toward traditional rabbinic ordination, dr. I found this book after reading rav histas daughter because of my thirst and love of study of torah and talmud. Yocheved, miriam and rachel were daughters of the medieval talmudic scholar, rabbi shlomo yitzchaki, better known by the acronym rashi, who had no sons.
Rashis daughter, secret scholar the jewish publication. Rachel, by maggie anton, is a lovely novel, filled with beautiful imagery, and also imagery that is often brutal. 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 rashis daughters book series by maggie anton includes books rashis daughters, book 1.
Rachel is the youngest and most beautiful daughter of rashi and her fathers favorite. Download pdf rashis daughters book i joheved free online. Rashi, who lived in 11th century troyes, france and had no sons. Joheved the first novel in a dramatic trilogy set in eleventhcentury france about the lives and loves of three daughters of the great talmud scholar. Book i joheved the book that started it all in 1068, the scholar salomon ben isaac returns home to take over the family winemaking business and embark on a path that will indelibly influence the jewish worldwriting the first talmud commentary, and teaching it to his daughters. Joheved by maggie anton is a lovely book, and of course its only the first of a series. This is the first book of the rashis daughters trilogy.