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Haviva nerdavid2 cites rashi s daughters tradition. 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. Jocheved by maggie anton for our book club, asked me to read it and tell her my thoughts. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france paperback aug 4 2009. Maggie anton rashi, one of the greatest jewish scholars who ever lived, had no sons, only three daughters. Legend has it that they were learned in a time when women were forbidden to study the sacred texts. 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. This novel centers on the life of salomon ben isaac, known today as rashi, and his three daughters. Much has been written about rashi and his grandsons, the tosafot, but almost nothing of his daughters. The tale of a young girl who challenges conventions to engage in jewish learning. In 1068, rashi returns to troyes, france, from his studies in germany to take over his familys winemaking business. 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.

Similarly, an article that appeared in the journal of jewish music and liturgy3 mentions that rashis daughters wore tefillin. Online library archive for easy reading any ebook for free anywhere right on the internet. In an era when womens education was rare or non existent, rashi insisted on educating his daughters on both religious and secular subjects. 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. I had to read this book because i became so attached to rashis family after finishing book 1 of the series, joheveds story, i missed them. 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. The second book is miriam, and the third, rachel, is yet to be published. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides. The women n the 11th century jewish philologist and commentator were influential. Rachel a novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by maggie anton available from rakuten kobo. Mag maggie margaret anton parkhurst rashis daughters joheved miriam historical fiction romance novel book jewish talmud rashi. Exploring surprising lives of rashis daughters new. Rashi s daughters is the story of the three daughters of the great talmudic authority salomon ben isaac, a.

I found this book after reading rav hista s daughter because of my thirst and love of study of torah and talmud. Rashi, one of the greatest jewish scholars who ever lived, had no sons, only three daughters. At a time when most women were illiterate and the rare educated woman was one who could read the bible, rashis daughters studied talmud. The first novel in a dramatic trilogy set in eleventhcentury france about the lives and loves of three daughters of the great talmud scholar. When top book publishers launched a bidding war for rashis daughters maggie antons series of historical novels about the children of the famed medieval french rabbi and torah and talmud commentator no one was more surprised than the author herself.

Rashi s daughters book i joheved available for download and read online in other formats. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france rashi s daughters series by maggie anton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by anton, maggie isbn. Rachel is the youngest and most beautiful daughter of rashi and her fathers favorite.

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. Rashis daughters was written in celebration of the 900th anniversary of the yahrzeit of the great talmid chacham, who was known in his time to have taught talmud to members of his family. Rashi, who lived in 11th century troyes, france and had no sons. While there is no evidence that any of rashi s daughters wore tefillin, this myth persists and is found in various printed sources. The first novel in a dramatic trilogy set in eleventhcentury france about the lives and loves of three daughters of the. Jul 31, 2007 this is the first book of the rashi s daughters trilogy. One of rashis responsa discusses the case of his young daughter losing a valuable ring at a time.

A forceful novel of the power of learning, faith, and the two sides of love. Rashis daughters book i joheved download rashis daughters book i joheved ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Miriam by maggie anton, 9780452288638, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Their daughter alvina was a learned woman whose customs served as the basis for later halakhic decisions.

There is no evidence that rashis daughters wore tefillin. This book is well written and offers a fascinating account of jewish life in medieval times. Apr 10, 2017 read more from the blog star of davida. See the complete rashis daughters series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Anton introduces us to the life of the renowned classical biblical and talmudic commentator rabbi salomon isaac of. Maggie antons highly original and carefully researched book, rashis daughters, is a compelling fictional account of the life of one of the great talmudic. Through these womens eyes, you get to learn about the lives of jewish women during this time period and intersect other major events of the middle. He wrote the first talmud commentary, and is still studied and quoted today. 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. The book i s faithful to the life and times of a jew living in the 10th century in eh interior of europe germanyfrance.

Joheved by maggie anton is a lovely book, and of course its only the first of a series. Her fathers favorite and adored by her n rashis daughters book iii. A feminist journey toward traditional rabbinic ordination, dr. 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. But i think it is far from a coincidence that the rumors about rashis daughters started about the same time. There are some who claim that rashis daughters put on tefillin, but to my knowledge it is not written in any authoritative book. Download pdf rashi s daughters book i joheved book full free. Rashi, one of the greatest jewish scholars who ever lived, had no sons, on. 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. I found this helpful as i have often wondered about the source of those studied today.

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. Rashis daughter, secret scholar the jewish publication. Check out the deal on rashis daughters book one yoheved. The first novel in a dramatic trilogy set in eleventhcentury france about the. Rachel is the youngest and most beautiful daughter of rashi and her father s favorite. In the first of a trilogy about those daughters, maggie anton delves into the world and the head of rashis eldest daughter, joheved. Much has been written about rashi and his grandsons, the tosafot, but. May 09, 2011 when top book publishers launched a bidding war for rashis daughters maggie antons series of historical novels about the children of the famed medieval french rabbi and torah and talmud commentator no one was more surprised than the author herself.

Neither rashi himself nor rabeinu taam a prominent tosefot author and son of rashis daughter mention anything about rashis daughters wearing tefillin. The book i s faithful to the life and times of a jew living in the 10th century in eh interior of europe germany. 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. Yocheved married rabbi meir ben shmuel, one of rashis star pupils, and they had four. Each book centers around one of the three daughters of rashi, who is a monumentally important and influential medieval jewish scholar. Rachel, by maggie anton, is a lovely novel, filled with beautiful imagery, and also imagery that is often brutal. Click download or read online button to rashis daughters book i joheved book pdf for free now. Joheved a novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by maggie anton available from rakuten kobo. Joheved a novel of love and the talmud in medieval france by maggie anton. Jul 31, 2007 rashi s daughters, book i paperback joheved. Rashis middle daughter, miriam, married judah ben nathan, who completed the commentary on the talmud makkot which rashi was working on when he died.

The nook book ebook of the rashi s daughters, book i. Though there are notable exceptions, generally speaking im not a big fan of straight historical fiction. 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 author does a fabulous job of weaving her torah and talmud knowledge into a tapestry of exceptional read. The secret book of grazia dei rossi is a sweeping tale of. Throughout both books are many quotations from the torah and various comments on the quotations, including rashis. At a time when women traditionally were barred from studying jewish texts, rashi secretly teaches first joheved, then her sister miriam. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france, penguin plume, 2009. 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. The last daughter amos lassen maggie anton completes her trilogy of rashis daughters with book iii, rachel. Trapped inside bishop rothards palace with his family and other jews fleeing count emichos bloodthirsty minions, samson gripped the sword at his belt. And this book is set in mid11thcentury france and revolves around a family of jewish talmudic scholars. Haviva nerdavid2 cites rashis daughters tradition of wearing tefillin as setting a precedent.

Rashis daughters is the story of the three daughters of the great talmudic authority salomon ben isaac, a. To get the latest news on rashis daughters, visit the authors blog, become a fan on facebook, or sign up for email updates. Pdf rashi s daughters book i joheved download full pdf. Throughout both books are many quotations from the torah and various comments on the quotations, including rashi s. Apr 30, 2008 my friend, who ordered rashis daughters, book i. Joheved by maggie anton, 9780452288621, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Maggie antons highly original and carefully researched book, rashis daughters, is a compelling fictional account of the life of one of the great talmudic scholars, rabbi shlomo yizhaki, rashis daughters. Rachel is the youngest and most beautiful daughter of medieval jewish scholar salomon ben isaac, or rashi. Joheved rashis daughters, book 1 by maggie anton book cover, description, publication history. Mag maggie margaret anton parkhurst rashi s daughters joheved miriam historical fiction. Download pdf rashis daughters book i joheved free online. A novel of love and the talmud in medieval france rashi s daughters series by maggie anton. The characters are so well drawn that i feel like i know them better than my own relatives. The author has obviously done a good deal of research and this effort shows in the every word the characters utter, each activity that they undertake, and the way that each of these.

The dramatic final book in the epic historical trilogy about the lives and loves of the three daughters of the great tal. Rashis daughter, secret scholar was adapted from the first book in this series, volume 1. The last daughter amos lassen maggie anton completes her trilogy of rashi s daughters with book iii, rachel. While there is no evidence that rashi s daughters themselves wore tefillin, it is known that some women in medieval france and germany did, and that rabbenu tam, rashi s grandson, ruled that a woman doing any mitzvah that she is not obligated to, including tefillin, must make the appropriate blessing.