Rahab S Story

Author : Ann Burton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0739459120

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Rahab's Story by Ann Burton Pdf

"Once, she was Rahab, the beautiful eldest daughter or a rug seller--and secret believer in her dead mother's cherished Judaism. But when her hateful stepmother accused her of witchery, Rahab was banished to live off the streets in Jericho. Now the girl known as Rahab the Outcast has no choice but to mingle with the city's untouchables--and join its ranks of prostitutes ... Even in the mire, Rahab keeps alive her faith in God. Then two Jewish spies for Joshua appear on her doorstep, begging her to hide them. Now, Rahab faces the biggest decision of her life: stay safe and slam the door in their faces--or help her fellow believers and transform herself from harlot to heroine ..."--Flyleaf.

Author : Tikva Frymer-Kensky
Publisher : Schocken
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307490001

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Reading the Women of the Bible by Tikva Frymer-Kensky Pdf

Reading the Women of the Bible takes up two of the most significant intellectual and religious issues of our day: the experiences of women in a patriarchal society and the relevance of the Bible to modern life.

Author : Rivka Gonen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 154555966X

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Rahab and Joshua by Rivka Gonen Pdf

An ancient riddle waiting to be solved The story of Rahab, the harlot of Jericho, and the Israelite spies she hid in her home is well-known to readers of the Bible. Nevertheless, readers are left not knowing who Rahab really was and why did she betray her own people. Rahab, the harlot of Jericho: A tale of survival, courage, and loveRahab and Joshua - A Love Story follows the story of Rahab, who was raped when she was a young girl and had to spend her life as a concubine and a prostitute. Growing up among a clan of Hebrew shepherds near Jericho she had always felt a connection to her religious heritage. A dramatic encounter with Joshua and Caleb, two of the twelve spies sent by Moses to Canaan, challenges this special bond. Will this primordial cord help create an allegiance between Rahab and her clan of shepherds and their fellow Israelites? A dangerous promise and an epic love story When Rahab and her father, on a pilgrimage to their ancestral tomb of Abraham at the Cave of Machpela in Hebron, meet Joshua and Caleb, the old Hebrew bond rekindles. Rahab's father makes a promise that will jeopardize the safety of his entire family. Against all odds, Joshua and Rahab fall in love during the encounter in the cave. In the face of the risks of hiding in Jericho and during the bloody conquest of the city, will the promise be kept? Will their love endure? In Rahab and Joshua - A Love Story, the biblical story comes to life in a beautifully written and lucid prose. Scroll up to grab your copy of Rahab and Joshua - A Love Story now!

Author : Diana Wallis Taylor
Publisher : Whitaker House
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781641234542

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Rahab, Woman of Jericho by Diana Wallis Taylor Pdf

Some biblical scholars maintain that Rahab, the woman who hid Joshua’s two spies, was a harlot or prostitute. So how did she become one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ? Wouldn’t the Father ensure a pure lineage for His Son? In this historical fiction, author Diana Wallis Taylor offers a beautiful story of intrigue that suggests Rahab was a descendent of Ephraim, one of the ten lost tribes of Israel. With no available Jewish men in her town, she marries Radames, a young Egyptian officer who is the new governor of Jericho. When the Israelites approach Canaan with their army, pharaoh sends word that he is withdrawing his troops. Radames fabricates a story to tell Jericho’s king, but Hammurabi doesn’t believe it…and he has his eye on the beautiful Rahab. What will happen to Rahab after the lecherous king poisons her husband? How can she save her family from the invading Israelites? God parted the waters of the Jordan River for them—will He likewise provide miracles and blessings to her Ephraimite clan if they can rejoin their people?

Author : Ann Burton
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101210598

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Women of the Bible: Jael's Story by Ann Burton Pdf

The Bible is filled with women of faith, bravery, and cunning. Here is one woman’s tale—as it might have happened . . . “Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, Blessed shall she be above women in the tent.” Judges 5:24” Like many a bride-to-be, Jael looks forward to a long, loving marriage. But when her husband, Heber, takes her home to live in the company of his other wife and concubine, Jael’s dreams begin to crumble. The women in her tent warn Jael that, to bear Heber the sons he demands, she will have to risk shame, betrayal of her vows, even possible execution. But in the darkest moment of her life, there sparks a flame: a young warrior named Levi enters her life—and Jael is presented with a life-changing decision, one that will affect the fate of all the people of Israel. Now there’s no turning back on the path that will lead her to change history—by doing the unthinkable. “Terrific biblical biographical fiction, the genesis of a new series.”—Midwest Book Review

Author : Sandra Glahn
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825444135

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Vindicating the Vixens by Sandra Glahn Pdf

Christianity Today 5-Star Review Publishers Weekly Review Foreword Reviews Indie Awards Finalist Gain a greater understanding of gender in the Bible through the eyes of a diverse group of evangelical scholars who assert that Christians have missed the point of some scriptural stories by assuming the women in them were "bad girls." Did the Samaritan woman really divorce five husbands in a world where women rarely divorced even one? Did Bathsheba seduce King David by bathing in the nude? Was Mary Magdalene really a reformed prostitute? While many have written studies of the women in the Bible, this is a new kind of book--one in which an international team of male and female scholars look afresh at vilified and neglected women in the Bible. The result is a new glimpse into God's heart for anyone, male or female, who has limited social power.

Author : Ann Burton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Bible
ISBN : 073947278X

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Deborah's Story by Ann Burton Pdf

Author : Jacob L. Wright
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781108480895

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War, Memory, and National Identity in the Hebrew Bible by Jacob L. Wright Pdf

Shows how biblical authors, like more recent architects of national identities, constructed identity in direct relation to memories of war.

Author : Joan Wolf
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781401686581

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This Scarlet Cord by Joan Wolf Pdf

Within one of the Old Testament’s most famous battles lies one of the most tender love stories. Hidden within the battle of Jericho is the story of Rahab, a beautiful and brave young Canaanite woman who aided the Israelites by hanging a piece of scarlet cord from a window. This act of faith changed her life by placing her in the genealogy of Christ. Rahab is the youngest daughter of a Canaanite farmer, taken to Jericho for the pagan New Year so her father can find her a wealthy spouse. Sala, the Israelite boy who had once saved her from being kidnapped, is also in Jericho. When the two young people meet again they admit their love for one another, but their different religions make marriage impossible. Their love story plays out against the background of Jericho’s pagan rites. It is only when the One True God of Israel comes into Rahab’s life—and she realizes what He is calling her to do—that she and Sala can come together. Witness Rahab as a young woman determined to find her destiny as she follows her heart toward true love . . . and the One True God. "Wolf (A Reluctant Queen) holds our interest by skillfully conjuring up a fascinating version of Rahab’s story, successfully persuading us that the story is far more complex than merely a “scarlet cord.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : Jill Eileen Smith
Publisher : Revell
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0800720342

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The Crimson Cord by Jill Eileen Smith Pdf

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 by Dabir, counselor to the Syrian king, Rahab 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. Readers will find themselves fully immersed 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 readers' hearts.

Author : Jeffrey Munroe
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780830853144

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Reading Buechner by Jeffrey Munroe Pdf

Frederick Buechner is one of the most gifted writers of his generation, and his legacy casts a long shadow over Christian letters today. As a memoirist, he opened up an entirely new way to think about the genre. As a novelist, he was a finalist for the Pulitzer. And as a theologian and preacher, he pioneered the art of making theology accessible for a popular audience. Yet for all Buechner's enormous influence, many readers today are unfamiliar with his work, or have read him only in one genre. In this book, Buechner expert Jeffrey Munroe presents a collection of the true "essentials" from across Buechner's diverse catalog, as well as an overview of Buechner's life and a discussion of the state of his literary legacy today. Here is Buechner in all his complex glory, ready to delight and inspire again.

Author : Ellen G. White
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Spiritual life
ISBN : 0828018995

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Daughters of God by Ellen G. White Pdf

Author : Paul Ramseyer
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781616637415

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The Mechanics of Faith by Paul Ramseyer Pdf

What did Napoleon Bonaparte, Henry Ford, and Andrew Carnegie all have in common as the key to their success? They each had immense confidence in their goals. They left no room or quarter for failure. They had faith. Author Paul Ramseyer takes the works of Napoleon Hill, a leading expert on success, and shows readers how to apply the same principles to their faith in God. Paul discovered how to use this power to drive stage 4 cancer out of his body. He also shows the reader how the Bible commands that requests in prayer be made in faith. He goes on to explain how this required faith is the only method we have to reach our full potential. With examples drawn from the most successful men in history, Paul doesn't just tell you to have faith, but teaches how you, like they, can decide to claim it and then gives detailed instructions how you can put it to work on your behalf. Are people sick, stuck in poverty, or victims to repeating sins? He shows readers that they don't have to be. In faith, all things are possible. With the Mechanics of Faith, readers are able to see how faith works to produce in their lives the results that they have been promised. Paul Ramseyer lives in Bloomfield, Iowa. In 2006, Paul learned from the past masters of industry and technology and the Bible how to drive stage four cancer from his body and is called to teach people everywhere how they too can be overcomers and not mere victims of circumstance.

Author : Ann Voskamp,Amanda Bible Williams,Ginny Owens,Kelly Minter,Kelly Needham,Lisa Harper,Raechel Myers,Ruth Chou Simons,Sally Lloyd-Jones,Sarah MacIntosh,Savannah Locke,Trillia Newbell
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830781744

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Faithful by Ann Voskamp,Amanda Bible Williams,Ginny Owens,Kelly Minter,Kelly Needham,Lisa Harper,Raechel Myers,Ruth Chou Simons,Sally Lloyd-Jones,Sarah MacIntosh,Savannah Locke,Trillia Newbell Pdf

As they examine the stories of incredible women of the Bible, readers will find hope, encouragement, and a strong sense of community in this beautiful, eclectic collection of writing, photos, and lyrics that reflect God’s faithfulness. Bringing together some of the most beloved Christian authors and songwriters of today, Faithful guides readers through the pages of Scripture to increase understanding of how God has always valued the integral role of females and how that shapes the lives of women today. The Faithful project is a collaboration between three major ministry partners: David C Cook, Integrity Music, and Compassion International. The accompanying album and a 2021 tour of live events celebrates the contributions of women while recognizing their empowerment through the faithfulness of God. This beautiful, creative book will invite readers to return again and again for reflection and inspiration through guided scripture reading and writing prompts.

Author : Andrzej Toczyski SDB
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567679055

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The ‘Geometrics’ of the Rahab Story by Andrzej Toczyski SDB Pdf

Examines the dialectic relationship between the text, conceived as the vehicle of narrative communication, and the reader in an assemenent of the story of Rahab – the prostitute from Jericho – in Josuha 2. Toczyski uses his study to examine how this story has been read by various audiences across time, the different interpretive perspectives and methodologies that have thus been brought to the text and the influences this has had on the manner in which the story has been interpreted. In particular Toczyski focuses on internal literary analysis of Joshua 2 and the external historical approach and what this can say about the readers of the text. The purpose of such insight is to register how successive interpretations overlap and set the interpretative pattern for subsequent generations of readers. As a result of this conceptual framework, Toczyski presents the Rahab story in the broader context of the communicative process, which has been challenging the story's readers for centuries. This deep immersion into both internal and external contexts reveals the generally-overlooked thread within the Rahab story, namely "the power of storytelling†?, which may prove relevant for contemporary readers by providing grounds for inter-cultural dialogue in the postmodern world.