Rahab, Woman of Jericho

Diana Wallis Taylor

Aug 2020 · Whitaker House

About this ebook

Some biblical scholars maintain that Rahab, the woman who hid Joshua’s two spies, was a harlot or prostitute. So how did she become one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ? Wouldn’t the Father ensure a pure lineage for His Son?
In this historical fiction, author Diana Wallis Taylor offers a beautiful story of intrigue that suggests Rahab was a descendent of Ephraim, one of the ten lost tribes of Israel. With no available Jewish men in her town, she marries Radames, a young Egyptian officer who is the new governor of Jericho. When the Israelites approach Canaan with their army, pharaoh sends word that he is withdrawing his troops. Radames fabricates a story to tell Jericho’s king, but Hammurabi doesn’t believe it…and he has his eye on the beautiful Rahab.
What will happen to Rahab after the lecherous king poisons her husband? How can she save her family from the invading Israelites? God parted the waters of the Jordan River for them—will He likewise provide miracles and blessings to her Ephraimite clan if they can rejoin their people?

Ratings and reviews

Life in Bible times is a topic we probably do not often think about. The author has done a great deal of research and has taken us back to the time when the Israelites first entered the land of Canaan. I remember the song many of us sang when we were young about the walls of Jericho tumbling down. But imagine what life must have been like in this fortified city and how much fear there must have been when the armies of the Israelites marched around and around. Rahab has grown up in a home that believed in Jehovah and lived a life according to that belief. Moving into a society that is totally different than where she grew up creates an opportunity for her to make a difference. But will she and her family survive long enough to be able to help? Spies arriving at her home give her a chance to become part of history. This wonderful narration brings much to consider about this familiar Bible story. Did Rahab realize how important her place would be in the genealogy of Jesus? I received this ARC through Whitaker House and CelebrateLit. The comments and impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.

About the author

Diana Wallis Taylor is an award-winning author of more than a dozen books, including such novels as Hadassah, Queen Esther of Persia; Lydia, Woman of Philippi; Mary, Chosen of God; Ruth, Mother of Kings; Mary Magdalene; and Journey to the Well. She is also the author of Halloween: Harmless Fun or Risky Business?

Diana’s additional published works include a collection of poetry, Wings of the Wind; an Easter cantata, “Glorious,” written with a musical collaborator and available on Sheet Music Plus; and contributions to various magazines and compilations.

She received her B.A. in Elementary Education at San Diego State University and was an elementary school teacher for twenty-two years. She operated two coffeehouse/used bookstores and later retired from a private Christian college as Director of Conference Services.

Diana makes her home in San Diego, California. Readers are welcome to reach out to her and read her blog at www.dianawallistaylor.com.