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 ... MoreLife 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.

I have read several novels about this intriguing Bible character, but never one presented in this way. The author's premise that Rahab was not actually a prostitute but an Israelite seems plausible, and her fictional account built upon the known details offers a fine read. Rahab is a devout Israelite whose family moved to Canaan before their people were enslaved. In this novel, she marries the Egyptian governor who oversees Jericho, since the area was subject to Egypt. The culture and setting of the time period are carefully detailed in the compelling story. I connected to Rahab in her struggles and questions. The character is very well developed and evokes the reader to care deeply about what happens to her. She is faced with serious challenges at a young age and ... MoreI have read several novels about this intriguing Bible character, but never one presented in this way. The author's premise that Rahab was not actually a prostitute but an Israelite seems plausible, and her fictional account built upon the known details offers a fine read. Rahab is a devout Israelite whose family moved to Canaan before their people were enslaved. In this novel, she marries the Egyptian governor who oversees Jericho, since the area was subject to Egypt. The culture and setting of the time period are carefully detailed in the compelling story. I connected to Rahab in her struggles and questions. The character is very well developed and evokes the reader to care deeply about what happens to her. She is faced with serious challenges at a young age and handles them with faith and integrity. Those who enjoy historical fiction or biblical novels should like this. I received a copy from Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOKBefore reading this book I had read on Diana Wallis Taylor's blog about the writing of this book and I knew a few things were different than most of our thinking about Rahab. In this book she is not known as a harlot, like I have always heard. And a few other changes about her life. And I'm not so sure I believe it all, but it is a good book to read anyway because it challenges me to go lookup the scriptures and see for myself.I only read a few authors who write Biblical Fiction, and Diana Wallis Taylor is one of these authors. I have read most of her stories, and they are amazing. Just as this one is. While reading Rahab's story, it takes me back to Biblical times and what it could have been like for her at that time in her life. I like ... MoreMY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOKBefore reading this book I had read on Diana Wallis Taylor's blog about the writing of this book and I knew a few things were different than most of our thinking about Rahab. In this book she is not known as a harlot, like I have always heard. And a few other changes about her life. And I'm not so sure I believe it all, but it is a good book to read anyway because it challenges me to go lookup the scriptures and see for myself.I only read a few authors who write Biblical Fiction, and Diana Wallis Taylor is one of these authors. I have read most of her stories, and they are amazing. Just as this one is. While reading Rahab's story, it takes me back to Biblical times and what it could have been like for her at that time in her life. I like the character if Rahab in this book, as I have always like her, in other books as well as in the Bible. And especially her life after she found the One True God! Ms. Taylor does and magnificent job in writing her story. I was never bored, in fact I could hardly put it down. I love her writing style and how she weaves together a perfect story for all to enjoy. If you enjoy Biblical fiction this is one you will enjoy and watch out for the challenges along the way. And remember this is fiction, one women's thoughts on how it could have been.A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.