Women of the Word: Rahab #3

Rahab was such an interesting woman. I have to wonder, living the life that she did, amongst the people with the beliefs that they had, what made HER believe in God but the others didn't? 

She was mentioned in the New Testament as well: 

Hebrews 11:3031 The Faith of Many

30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. 31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

James 2:25

25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?

Notice even though they are praising Rahab, they still refer to her as "the prostitute".  Even though she has been redeemed by God, she has not been redeemed by the world. Is that being too harsh?  Because I feel like even today, the FIRST thing that comes into our minds when we hear Rahab is prostitute - and THEN the woman who helped the spies.  I wonder if she were a man if he would still be condemned all these years later.  (Or maybe it's just me!) 

Even when posted in Jesus' lineage, she is stilled named a harlot: 

Maybe I'm a little salty about this - but I want Rahab THE FAITHFUL WOMAN to be remembered for the courage and bravery she showed!  The FAITH that this GOD who she did not even know was worth her sacrifice! And she was rewarded, with her life. She went on to be married, have a son (who we will talk about next time) grandchildren and years and years to worship the Lord! 

 To learn more about Rahab, there are books, movies and television shows featuring her. 

 Here are just a few of the best: 

BOOKS: 

 1. Rahab: The Scarlet Thread of Redemption by Dr. Charles Dyer 

2. The Harlot of Jericho by Dr. Charles Dyer 

3. Rahab: Faith of a Prostitute by Dr. Charles Dyer 

4. Rahab: A Novel by Jill Eileen Smith 

5. The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers 

 MOVIES:

Rahab and the Ribbon of Redemptions 2019

Joshua and the Battle of Jericho 

Television portrayals

• Rahab is portrayed by Myrna Fahey in the 1967 TV series The Time Tunnel in episode 20 entitled "The Walls of Jericho".
• Rahab is portrayed by Stephanie Leonidas in the 2013 TV miniseries The Bible

Rahab in Dante's Divine Comedy

C. Michael Drudash