Daughters of the Promised Land: The Crimson Cord (Paperback)

from JanaRose1

Sold into slavery to cover her husband's bad debts, Rahab is forced into a life of prostitution. When the Israelites camp outside their doors, Rahab protects two young Israelite spies in exchange for her and her families lives when they attack the city. This was a pretty quick read. It wasn't pre...

from HeatherLINC

Rahab has always fascinated me and I was captivated by Jill Eileen Smith's version of her story. The author's research was meticulous taking the reader back in time and immersing them in the culture religious practices, food and the role of women in the ancient city of Jericho and its surrounds. ...

from polarmath

This is a thought provoking story of Rahab. It takes elements from the Bible telling her story and weaves them with the back story that the author puts together. It really gives insight as to what it was like living in that time period and what might have led to her lifestyle. It is a good story ...

from passionforbooks

Are You Ready For A Life Changing Journey? I have enjoyed all the books that I have read by this author. I must say, this is my new favorite! Author Jill Eileen Smith took me on a Biblical journey that was vividly real to me. I pictured the scenes, I felt the abuse, I could smell the devastation ...

from vintagebeckie

Biblical fiction done well moves the reader to discover more, to dig deeper, into scripture. The Crimson Cord by Jill Eileen Smith does that and more. Smith's re-imagining of the story of Rahab brings to life the clashing cultures of Canann and God's people as they enter the land to claim it, as ...