The Crimson Cord

Rahab's Story (Daughters of the Promised Land, Book 1)

By: Jill Eileen Smith

Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu

Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

Wife to a gambler who took one too many risks, Rahab finds herself sold as a slave to cover her husband's debt. Forced into prostitution, she despairs of ever regaining her freedom and her self-respect. But when Israelite spies enter Jericho and come to lodge at her house, Rahab sees a glimmer of hope and the opportunity of a lifetime. In one risky moment, she takes a leap of faith, puts her trust in a God she does not know, and vows to protect the spies from the authorities.

When the armies of Israel arrive weeks later, Rahab hopes they will keep their promise, but she has no idea what kind of challenges await her outside Jericho's walls - or if she will ever know the meaning of love.

Under Jill Eileen Smith's talented hand, the familiar story of Rahab bursts forth in high definition. Immerse yourself in a world of dark and dusty streets, clandestine meetings, and daring escapes as a mysterious biblical figure claims her full humanity - and a permanent place in your heart.

©2015 Jill Eileen Smith (P)2016 Recorded Books

The Book is Very Good, Not the Performance

I like this author a lot. I wish she would have used a different narrator. The narrator sounded like a robot. It made it hard to listen to. The story is very good. So it was disappointing to have the narration so bad.

Good book hard to put down

This was a really really good book. It’s hard to put it down when it is done.

Nice story, good character development

I too always wondered how Rahab might have ended up where she was - God works all things to good, this was an interesting and plausible scenario

Rahab

This is the first book I’ve read on Rahab.  I truly enjoyed this rendition and the authors honesty, and I love seeing how God would have worked through her situations to bring her to him.

I couldn't stop listening.

I know quite a bit of the story of Rahab is unknown but the author presents plausible and engaging possibilities. I loved it. I cried!

Wonderfully imagined story of Rahab

Rahab came to life in the Book of Joshua, Chapter 2, for saving the lives of two spies prior to the destruction of Jericho. She was described as a prostitute, but there is no context. This event would have been one of those minor stories found throughout the Old Testament if it were not for the mention in the genealogy of Jesus in the first chapter of Matthew where Rahab is listed as the grandmother of David. So, we are left to wondering about this remarkable woman.
The author presents a full life of Rahab despite the lack of source ,
Material. She depicts Rahab as being forced into prostitution and then receiving redemption by her conversion. All wonderfully imagined and well developed. Rahab comes to life in this credible story.
I do have one slight quibble with the author's use of the term "Israelites." According to the Everyman Bible Dictionary, the term "Israelites" was not used by the gentile Canaanites, it was a term used by the tribes of Israel to refer to themselves, and only came into popular usage during the monarchic period. The Canaanites would have more likely used the term "Hebrews" as the term "Jews" came about near the exilic period.

The Crimson Cord

The story was well written with the little detail found in scripture. It was a heart warming story of redemption and God’s saving power. It revealed how purpose works and it’s impact on the lives of others. I praise God for these positive novels.

pain, loss and redemption

I love her faith. and learning to let Adonai forgive her and begin anew. a fresh beginning.

Creative outlook on the story.

I liked the way the story and research was done. The reading was good too.

Excellent Story!

Ms. Smith was able to weave a wonderful, full and rewarding story out of the Bible's limited details about Rahab. The story held my interest all the way to the end! Callie Beaulieu did a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life. I highly recommend this book and I'm off to download book 2 - The Prophetess!