The story of Rahab is one of my ultimate favourite stories. When i was in bible college i took a class on the book of Joshua, so imagine my utter happiness when i was reading this story to see the wars, the treachery of Achan and the deception of the Gibeonites in here!
This story was a really original retelling of Rahab and Salmon's story (which again, is one of my ultimate favourites) What I liked about it was the originality.
I've read loads of Rahab retellings and none had her be sold into prostitution because of a husband, so this is awesome!
Also, many retelling stop after the Hebrews take Jericho. This one goes beyond that and shows what happens after!
The characters were great, smith did what not a whole lot of Christian Authors do...she made the character, even the hero- Salmon flawed. Cool right?
So for those who are not familiar with Rahab's story found in the book of Joshua, I'll do a bit of a plot description.
Is there any hope of redemption for a prostitute?
Rahab didn't believe so.
In the land of Jericho, filled with pagan practices and debauchery, fear has suddenly consumed the land.
The Hebrews are coming.
The Hebrews with their God- Adonai, who parted the red sea, who destroyed Egypt, the nomads who have wandered the desert for 40 years...are finally claiming their promised land.
Rahab has lived a horrifying life, satisfying the wiles of men. So when destruction is inevitable and suddenly salvation comes knocking at the doorway... how could she refuse?
Will the Hebrew God accept her?
Read to find out!
Okay now, what i wasn't a big fan of: Rahab in this story showed only minimal interest in the Hebrew God before the Hebrews took Jericho and then, she becomes devoted. I would have loved it if she had showed a stronger curiosity even before...because let's face it, why else would she put herself in danger?
But apart from that is was original (as original as a biblical retelling can be) and it had biblical references for a lot of the chapters.
I liked it!
God bless!
-Em.
