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The gilded chamber paperback a novel of queen esther. Author rebecca kohn shay zeller, march 9, 2006, front porch. Rebecca kohns novel of queen esther, is a somewhat literal retelling of the book of esther, although the role of mordechai is much less significant here. Hiding her jewish origins she changes her name to esther, becomes queen and saves the jews from certain death nowlet. In the excellent, the gilded chamber, she told the story of queen esther, who is so central to the action that she even gets her own eponymous book in the bible. I tried to make a real old man, a real boy, a real sea and a real fish and real sharks. Yet kohn deftly fills the gaps and resolves the ambiguities in the book of. The story of esther whose mesmerizing beauty was matched only by her cleareyed wisdom has inspired women for centuries. The gilded chamber is pretty much a verbatim of the book of esther in the old testament. Xerxes banishes his wife vashti and sets about finding a new wife by claiming all the young virgins in the kingdom of persia for his perusal and. He has more or less hidden his jewish affiliation and lived away from his family for many years. Xerxes banishes his wife vashti and sets about finding a new wife by claiming all the young virgins in the. A spate of new books about the beloved queen who charmed a king and saved. What the red tent did for dinah, the gilded chamber, a first novel by rebecca kohn, might do for esther, the woman who wielded power over a king.

What does she need to gain by the end of the novel in order to be fulfilled. The gilded chamber by rebecca kohn book club discussion. I ran across this book doing a search for a book about queen. A novel of queen esther paperback july 26, 2005 by rebecca kohn author. A novel of queen esther, the writers use their creative license to surmise the female. Eva etzionihalevys the garden of ruth, the song of hannah, and the triumph of deborah. The book, which will be released later this month, is being. Peeling on upper front and rear panels, as well upper and lower flaps.

Xerxes banishes his wife vashti and sets about finding a new wife by claiming all the young virgins in the kingdom of persia for his perusal and delectation. I pulled out my bible, read book of esther and the author, rebecca kohn, used just about all of the text and then wove a tale to fill in the blanks to make her story albeit something like a soft porn. The novel ends with esther embarking on a new phase in her life. A novel of queen esther has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In books like anita diamants widely read the red tent, and rebecca kohns the gilded chamber. The gilded chamber creatively reworks the famous story to show us how this young girl came to be in the harem of king xerxes and how her path to. This is a story of how a young jewish orphan, esther, became queen to one of the most powerful rulers of the ancient world, king xerxes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Esther s story is one of the most dramatic in the bible. This sweeping, meticulously researched novel restores esther to. Mar 22, 2016 booksfilms that are about queen esther or inspired the purim tale. Oddly, mordechai is esthers unrequited love interest.

A novel of queen esther by rebecca kohn is a familiar story, hadassah, a jewish orphan, is being brought to the court of king xerxes as a possible queen. This excellent first novel expands upon and breathes new life into the ageold biblical story of esther. Yet another entry in the burgeoning subgenre of fictional portraits of biblical women see, for example, rebecca kohns retelling of the story of queen esther in the gilded chamber, forecasts, mar. A historical novel about ruth, minus the sappiness the forward. Rebecca phillips, beliefnet the book of esther king james version book related and general links. The book of esther ketuvim the gilded chamber a novel of queen esther 2004 by rebecca kohn kohns debut novel follows the esther, celebrated during the jewish holiday of.

Passionate, suspenseful, and historically authentic, the gilded chamber illuminates the. Readalikes for both titles anita diamants the red tent. Rebecca kohns books about esther the gilded chamber. Ms kohn makes the story fresh and exciting, not least by expanding upon the character of esther so that her actions are those of an engaging. The gilded chamber by rebecca kohn book cover, description, publication history. Yet kohn deftly fills the gaps and resolves the ambiguities in the book of esther. She is a young girl and betrothed to a much older cousin, mordechi, who works as the treasury official for the king. Yet another entry in the burgeoning subgenre of fictional portraits of biblical women see, for example, rebecca kohn s retelling of the story of queen esther in the gilded chamber, forecasts, mar. A novel of queen esther by kohn, rebecca and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A novel of queen esther 4 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. A novel of queen esther by rebecca kohn is a familiar story, hadassah, a jewish orphan, is. A novel about queen esther, by rebecca kohn 3 out of 5 stars i wouldnt have picked this up so soon after rereading the red tent, but my 8yearold son was in a play. New books about esther encourage us to rethink the biblical heroine. Consider kohn s opposition of material and spiritual satisfactions.

As esther, she is eventually chosen to be xerxes queen. In the bestselling tradition of the red tent, a dazzling novel of the extraordinary biblical heroine who ascended to the. A novel about queen esther, by rebecca kohn 3 out of 5 stars i wouldnt have picked this up so soon after rereading the red tent, but my 8yearold son was in a play about queen esther this week and i had a business trip, so queen esther it was. Rebecca kohn hasnt exactly created a masterpiece in the gilded chamber, with an unsatisfying climax and a style that seems to strain its firstperson capabilities, but she has written a solid work that pretty well taps into an incredibly powerful narrative tradition behind the bible. Rebecca kohns seven days to the sea and the gilded chamber. In the bestselling tradition of the red tent, a dazzling novel of the extraordinary biblical heroine who ascended to the position of queen and sacrificed love in exchange for the lives of her people. But it is kohns portrayal of the innocent and lovely esther, whose passion.

Oddly, mordechai is esthers unrequited love interest, rather than her uncle. A novel of queen esther paperback july 26, 2005 by rebecca kohn author visit amazons rebecca kohn page. A novel of queen esther by rebecca kohnbook detail. For centuries her name has been a byword for feminine beauty, guile, and wisdom.

The gilded chamber judaizes the esther story much more than any other of. This sweeping, meticulously researched novel restores esther to her full, complex humanity. Passionate, suspenseful, and historically authentic, the gilded chamber illuminates the dilemma of a woman torn between her heart and her sense of duty, resulting in pure narrative enchantment. May 01, 2004 what the red tent did for dinah, the gilded chamber, a first novel by rebecca kohn, might do for esther, the woman who wielded power over a king. Esther as a model of female empowerment is also a major theme of a new novel, the gilded chamber rugged land, 2004 by rebecca kohn.

Margaret george, author of mary, called magdalene rebecca kohn takes us into places that the old testament never dreamed of. The gilded chamber by rebecca kohn fantastic fiction. Two parties and a funeralplus plenty of valet parking. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Consider kohns opposition of material and spiritual satisfactions. Rebecca kohn a retelling of the life of the great jewish heroine follows the future queen from her youth as an orphan growing up in the. See more ideas about queen esther, book of esther and esther bible.

Rebecca kohn a retelling of the life of the great jewish heroine follows the future queen from her youth as an orphan growing up in the home of her cousin, a highranking court official to whom she is betrothed. The gilded chamber a novel of queen esther blackwells. The gilded chamber by rebecca kohn paperback 2004 for sale. A historical novel about ruth, minus the sappiness the.

Rebecca kohn lives in hanover, new hampshire, with her husband and daughter. Women dominate in marek halters canaan trilogy about sarah, tzipporah and lilah. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, ebook and. Rebecca kohn is the author of the gilded chamber 3. This sweeping, meticulously researched novel restores esther to her full, complex humanity while reanimating the glittering persian empire in which her story unfolded. A novel of queen esther by rebecca kohn bindingmedia. See more ideas about queen esther, books and story of esther. But if i made them good and true enough, they would mean many things.