"The Crimson Cord"

Rahab's Story

by Jill Eileen Smith

 Compelling!

Description

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.

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Biography

Jill Eileen Smith is the author of Desert Princess (ebook short) #1 Loves of King Solomon series, the Wives of the Patriarchs series, the upcoming Daughters of the Promised Land series, and the bestselling author of the Wives of King David series. When she isn't writing, she can often be found reading, biking, traveling, spending time with friends, or snugging her feline writing buddy Tiger. She especially enjoys spending time with her family. 

To learn more about Jill or for more information about her books, visit her website at www.jilleileensmith.com. You can also contact Jill at jill@jilleileensmith.com. She loves hearing from her readers. You may also reach her on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/jilleileensmith

My Thoughts ~

"The Crimson Cord" is the fictional story of Rahab as revealed in scripture. Little is known about Rahab aside from the implications that she was a prostitute in the city of Jericho. Jill Eileen Smith has chosen a biblical character about which very little information is available, and developed her knowledge into a compelling full-length novel. Drawing upon scripture and a great deal of research the story of Rahab comes to life, and through her tale comes the story of God's chosen people, Israel. 

The story of Rahab is told in such vivid detail that she becomes a woman of powerful character. The entire cast of characters in "The Crimson Cord" are revealed as exhibiting human qualities consistent since The Creation. Descriptive and significant detailing creates picturesque visions of the countryside and cities that are explored throughout this novel, as well as credible portrayals of the customs of that period in history. Information from scripture is utilized with accuracy, and expounded upon to develop Rahab's story and the stories of those with whom she came in contact. 

I found this book to be a powerful and impressive fictional portrayal, and I highly recommend it to those who are interested in biblical fiction. This author has woven a story of human strengths and weaknesses while building a significant chronicle of history as described in scripture. 

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.