The Red Tent by Anita Diamant (1998, Paperback)

I read this book several years ago and learned a lot about how families lived during Jacob's time. The book had been loaned to me with instructions to pass it on. It was a quick read -- hard to put down.

When we studied Isaac, Rebecca, Esau, and Jacob in our Sunday School lessons this fall, I wanted to read the book again, so I looked on Half.com and found a bargain on this great book. I read it quickly and have passed it on to another member of our class.

I think anyone interested at all in Bible history would enjoy reading about the traditions, superstitions, and daily routine depicted in this story.