Rashi's Daughter, Secret Scholar

by Maggie Anton

Overview

Rashi's Daughter, Secret Scholar tells the story of Joheved, eldest daughtr of Salomon ben Isaac (Rashi), one of the great medieval Jewish Bible commentators. At a time when women traditionally were barred from studying Jewish texts, Rashi secretly teaches Joheved.

As she nears marriageable age, Joheved finds her mind and spirit awakened by religious study. When she becomes betrothed, she is forced to choose between martial happiness and being true to her love of the Talmud.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780827608696
Publisher:	The Jewish Publication Society
Publication date:	07/14/2008
Series:	Rashi's Daughters Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	691,392
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

MAGGIE ANTON is an award-winning writer who studies Talmud and medieval history. She is at work on the third novel in the trilogy, about the youngest daughter, Rachel.

Editorial Reviews

"Anton does a masterful job of explaining the intricacies of medieval life . . . this beautifully shows the diversity of women and the lives they lead, even long ago."—ALA Booklist

ALA Booklist

"The book is fascinating for the ways in which religion and superstition interact in every important act of life. This book should totally enchant and hold the interest of both adult and young adult readers."—Multicultural Review

Multicultural Review

"An absorbing tale."—Hadassah Magazine

Hadassah Magazine

"Anton maintains much of the details of Medieval life that makes the book so vivid and appealing."—JTNews

JTNews