Jewel of Jericho: Rahab's Story

Biblical historical fiction

By: Laurie Boulden

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The story of Rahab comes to us through Joshua. Forty years of wandering have brought the children of Israel to their Promised Land, now controlled by the peoples of Canaan. This remarkable story tells of Jewish spies and their unexpected saving. There is a call and a reason to answer. Through it all, the hand of God moves not only nations to war, but individuals to great risks and greater rewards. My name is Rahab. I am a woman of Canaan. I do not belong in the lineage of the greatest love story, and yet, I am here. Kings have come through me. My people would look in wonder or scorn. It matters not for they are no more. Rahabek is a strong name. I took it to myself and carried my head high. Now it has come down through the ages, the story of a whore who betrayed her people. But I do not think they were my people. The One who called from across the Jordan said I am His. He is mine. As such, His people have become my people. My haughty head I now bow low, for I am redeemed in love and joy. Listen to my story. Decide for yourself. It is no easy thing to fall into the hands of a fearful God without a willing heart.

Wonderfully written

I have read several books on Rahab, and this is one of my favorites. I wasn't crazy about the virtual voice, but still worth the listen! Author did a great job.

The worst virtual voice yet

The story is probably better than I give it credit because the virtual voice is so bad. The name of the primary male character is Salmon; and the virtual voice does not pronounce this like the name of an Israeli male, but rather of the fish! The reading is choppy with misplaced expressions of emotion. When the reader should be saddened by the story, the emotional expression is cheerful. Gratefully, this is a free, albeit annoying read.

AI should not be reading this book

It may be a good read , but the mispronunciation and the monotone AI is not bearable for me. I cannot give a review of this