About the Book
Book: Rahab’s Courage
Author: Naomi Craig
Genre: Biblical Fiction
Release date: August 17, 2021
A scarlet cord tethers one ruined woman to the salvation of mankind.
Harboring two fugitives in a city slated for destruction, Rahab has one small chance of escape. In exchange for their safety, she bargains for her own. Their agreement rewards her courage, and she flees Jericho and a life of prostitution for a new life among the people of Israel. Never again will she have to depend on anyone—especially men.
Except Salmah won’t take the hint.
High ranking soldier and leader of the tribe of Judah, Salmah is determined not to repeat his parents’ mistakes. He will keep the Lord’s commandments. Rahab’s growing faith fits right in with phase one of his plans: find a wife who loves the Lord and settle down in the new land.
Rahab finds shelter and meaning in the Lord’s ways until her past comes back to haunt her. As her new faith is put to test, she finds herself alone. Isn’t that what she’d always wanted?
With her courage waning, only the Lord can turn Rahab’s life around again, but will He do it before she loses everyone and everything that really matters to her—to her heart?
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Book Review
I’ve always found the story of Rahab in the Bible to be interesting, so I was really excited when I saw Rahab’s Courage. While I am not usually a fan of Biblical Fiction, I just had to sign up for the book tour.
Rahab is such a strong and brave woman. She has gone through so much, and life does not seem to get easier for her, even after she arrives at the Israelite camp. She’s constantly being shamed for her past and she has to try to overcome the feeling of not being good enough.
Salmah, in general, is a good man. However, I felt like he could have treated Rahab better. I understand his hesitations at first, but as the novel goes on, I feel like he doesn’t see that Rahab is willing to change but constantly focuses too much on her past.
Overall, if you are someone who loves the story of Rahab and loves Biblical Fiction, I would recommend this novel. It’s one that shows God’s love and grace, even for those with unrighteous pasts. I would caution, however, since it does deal with prostitution, the book reads for an older audience.
I had received a complimentary copy of the book as part of the Celebrate Lit Blogging Team and was required to give an honest review.
About the Author
Naomi writes Historical Fiction set in Bible times.
She lives in a small town in the south-eastern mountains of Arizona.
She is an avid reader, Pastor’s wife, and homeschool mom.
More from Naomi
Matthew 1:4b-6a (NKJV)
Nahshon begot Salmon. Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse, and Jesse begot David the king.
On the brink of war and conquering the Promised Land, The Israelites stand fierce and determined, ready to see God’s victory. This time they will not waiver. This time, obedience will be their theme. But it wasn’t always that the Israelites stood with resolve as strong as Jericho’s impenetrable walls.
Rewind forty years. The Israelites have just been delivered from slavery in Egypt. 12 spies were sent into the land and brought back a good report. There were bountiful crops peace and giants.
Nahshon, as the leader of Judah (Numbers 2:3), should have been influential in his tribe’s decision to trust the Lord—especially since Caleb one of the two who trusted, was from Judah. Yet nobody believed. They all grumbled. So instead of what should have been a quick journey, it took forty years.
And the entire generation couldn’t enjoy the benefits of trusting God and His promise.
Enter Salmah.
He sees the penalty of his father’s disobedience. It shapes his life he adheres to the ways of the Lord. Plague after disobedience hardens his resolve. He will obey the laws of the Lord so it will go well with him in the new land.
So what is a man with this moral stature doing with a Canaanite? A harlot? Every sordid detail that makes up Rahab goes against his moral fiber.
But faith.
Faith that was spoken about all the way into the New Testament. Rahab steps out in sacrificial faith to a God she doesn’t yet know, for strangers who have no reason to trust her.
As such, the Lord honored her faith. As He does when you and I step out on that limb because we’ve felt that stirring in our soul.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
Not only did the Lord spread His mantle of protection over Rahab, He also saw fit to include her in the lineage of His Son, Jesus.
Rahab’s Courage is a love story. A story of stepping out in faith. Of changing expectations of yourself and others. Of how the Lord can redeem and use any who are willing to put off the old and become that new creation.
***The scripture is clear that Rahab is a harlot. Due to the nature of this life, this story addresses prostitution, rape, and post traumatic stress. Please use caution with younger readers and if these subjects would act as a trigger for you. If Rahab’s Courage was a movie, it would have a rating of PG-13.
Blog Stops
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Boondock Ramblings, August 17
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, August 18
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deb’s Book Review, August 21
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Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, August 22
Through the fire blogs, August 22
Connie’s History Classroom, August 23
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, August 24
Labor Not in Vain, August 24
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, August 25
Back Porch Reads, August 25
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, August 26
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Naomi is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
Thank you for hosting Rahab's Courage!
This sounds like a fantastic story! I'm very much looking forward to reading this one!
Thank you for sharing! I'm adding this to my tbr!
Thank you for the review.
Hi Becca, I just realized your title of this blog post! Rise Up is my theme for this year! too perfect!
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Rebecca, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! Sounds like a must read.
I am so excited to read this book!