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She was once a daughter, a sister, a weaver with hopes and dreams. This passage describes the conquest of the fortified city of jericho by the israelites. Rahabs story is the second book in ann burtons women of the bible series, but the books dont need to be read in order since theyre all selfcontained. It was a stronghold directly in the path of the advancing israelites, who had just crossed the jordan river joshua 3. So far i have read this book 3 times and love it even more after every read. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Someone told the king of jericho, men from the israelites have come here tonight to spy on the land. But, i still enjoyed the book as it was, and i will purchased more books by ann burton.

See all books authored by ann burton, including women of the bible. However, more about jaels familial background or more complexity of her character would have enhanced the story. The complete series list for women of the bible ann burton. Rahab is the daughter of a rugseller, and her mother was a secret israelite,jezere.

The love story of rahab joan wolf rahab the scarlet cord carlene havel, sharon faucheux rahab judges. This is the second ann burton women of the bible books that ive read and it didnt disappoint. In its day, jericho was the most important canaanite fortress city in the jordan valley. Women of the bible series in order ann burton fictiondb. Mar 16, 2002 yet, incredibly, rahabs house was left standing. Ann burton books list of books by author ann burton. Mar 08, 2008 ann burton, author of the critically acclaimed abigail s story, traces rahab s incredible journey from harlot to heroine. Forced into prostitution by dabir, counselor to the syrian king, rahab despairs of ever regaining her freedom and her selfrespect. New york times bestselling author stephanie drays historical fiction series comes to a. Like any other ann burtons books, i could not put it down and finished in 3.

In a creatively told story from joshua chapter two of the bible, i found rahabs story to be a riveting tale of intrigue and heartache, with threads of hope woven into every page. The kings men, buying rahabs story, head off towards the jordan in pursuit. The story joshua sent spies to jericho and they lodged at the house of rahab, the prostitute. Rahab is a woman who has been imortalized in the old testament book of joshua. Rahab secretly cherishes her mother s judaism, that she taught her, together with her little sister, tezi. Books about rahab biblical figure what should i read next. They set out and entered the house of a prostitute named rahab. 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 humanityand a permanent place in readers hearts.

Here is one womans taleas it might have happened and the city shall be accursedand all that are thereinonly rahab the harlot shall livejoshua 6. Buy rahabs story women of the bible by burton, ann from amazons fiction books store. Here is signets second installment of women of the bible, a compelling new series for fans of historical romance and fiction. In this compelling tale of faith, courage, and romance, jael boldly seizes a pivotal opportunity to free israelitesand herselffrom years of oppression. Using historically correct language, author ann burton brings to life the tender story of a.

The similarities between the books of joshua and revelation are striking. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such. 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. The gospel in joshua its not what you know but who you know that matters. I know that the lord has given the country to you, because dread of you has fallen upon us, and all the inhabitants of the land are quaking before you. The bible is filled with women of faith, bravery, and cunning. As had been agreed, rahab and her family were delivered. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Shorn of her hair, stripped of her clothes, and cast out of her fathers house, rahab now scavenges the streets. Ann burton is the author of the popular women of the bible series of historical romances, including rahabs story, deborahs story, jaels story, and abigails story. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mia barron books online.

In fact some call joshua a model for revelation, especially where it describes the battle of beth horon in chapter 10. If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title eg. Rahabs story women of the bible by ann burton fantastic fiction. In rahabs story ann burton tells of the before, the after, and everything between the two. First of all, it is very evident that ann burton has done a lot research in order to make her books authentic. Biblical figures in adult fiction the following booklist consists of fiction novels or shorter works based on individuals featured prominently in biblical texts. The description of the house of palms and the women who live there was facinating. Buy deborah s story by ann burton online at alibris. Buy deborahs story by ann burton online at alibris. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity.

Rahab is eager to assert her independence, hiding a secret that could shame her family. Read hope for the harlot filling in the gap by rev. Under jill eileen smith s talented hand, the familiar story of rahab bursts forth in high definition. Forced from her family home by a scheming stepmother, rahab becomes a prostitute. Yet she is not prepared when the woman schemes to have her humiliated and disowned, thrown out of her father s house, forbidden to return. Ann burton is the author of the popular women of the bible series of historical romances, including rahabs story, deborahs story, jaels story, and. Deborahs story jill eileen smith deborah the triumph of deborah eva etzionihalevy deborah deborahs story ann burton deborah. Jesus christ is not included in this list, as the number of novels in our collection featuring jesus as a character totals over 60 at this time. Ann burton did a good job in bringing jaels story to life. In this compelling tale of faith, courage, and romance, jael boldly seizes a pivotal opportunity to free israelitesand herselffrom years of. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android.

A novel a women of the bible novel series by ann burton. Aug 28, 2017 rahabs story ann burton rahab this scarlet cord. Deborahs story women of the bible by ann burton a lifelong slave, deborah dreams of a stranger destined to bring her joy. The gospel in joshua home childrens stories for adults the gospel in joshua its not what you know but who you know that matters.

Shorn of her hair, stripped of her clothes, and cast out of her father s house, rahab now scavenges the streets. Joshua sends spies joshua, nuns son, secretly sent two men as spies from shittim. Desperate for food, shes soon welcomed by the sisterhood of the house of palms, a bordello. Browse audiobooks written by ann burton sorted by best. Eye on romance bringing you everything romance historical. Desperate for food, she s soon welcomed by the sisterhood of the house of palms, a bordello. Let me start though by saying that if i was reading this book. The fact that rahab became a prostitute and yet was able to overcome her adversity made for a wonderful tale.

In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Download audiobooks narrated by mia barron at and save. Ann burton, author of the critically acclaimed abigails story, traces rahabs incredible journey from harlot to heroine. Let me start though by saying that if i was reading this book from purely a fictional standpoint it would easy receive 5 stars. Only then does she reveal to the spies her reason for protecting them. This was the second of burtons books ive read, women of the bible. Surprisingly, rahab is one of two women named in hebrews 11 as examples of godly faith.

Biblical figures in adult fiction lincoln city libraries. Rahab secretly cherishes her mothers judaism, that she taught her, together with her little sister, tezi. She weaves her descriptions of the geography, food, family culture and religious beliefs, seamlessly into the plot of her story and the descriptions are never intrusive. Ann burtonbestselling author of rahabs storypens a sweeping historical novel about the biblical heroine who risks all by wielding a tent peg and mallet. Ann burton, author of the critically acclaimed abigail s story, traces rahab s incredible journey from harlot to heroine. The author paints a very vivid picture of the life that rahab could have lived in jericho. Ann burton writes this novel about rahab, one of the lesser mentioned heroines of the bible, as it might have happened. Wife to a gambler who took one too many risks, rahab finds herself sold as a slave to cover her husbands debt. Ann burton is the author of the popular women of the bible series of historical romances, including rahabs story, deborahs story, jaels.