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.

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!

Faith inspiring!

I have read several stories about Rahab over time- this was my favorite! The story was well written, making it hard to put down... and I enjoyed the flavor of the cultures and time period and clever winding of some different biblical stories within it ( Like the story of Aiken, and unmerciful servant)-

But what took this story over the top was the marvelously powerful example of faith expressed through Rahab in part three. I found myself gushing tears at one point- connecting with my own gratitude for forgiveness. Thank you!

Good listening

I enjoyed the last 2 hours probably more than any other. I loved Jill’s writing on Hannah so much that I thought Rahab’s story would be similar. Some parts were a little hard to endure, I guess Im squeamish to violence. I enjoyed Pearl in the Sand more, However Jill is still a thought provoking writer from a Christian perspective and we need more books like these

Absolutely stupendous!

I really enjoyed the author's take on Rahab's story. It seems completely plausible. I could not imagine being alive in a time where women had zero rights and were treated like property. We are so blessed to live in such a time as this.

Truly forgiven

I hated hearing all the hardships Rahab went through and how she suffered so much. But I loved how God redeemed her, forgave her and blessed her. I have experienced his love that way and it makes me love him even more. Thank you for this book.

I have a new favorite author!

I loved this book and can't wait to everything that Ms. Smith has to offer. I have always loved the story of Rahab, and the writer really brings her to life.