Genre:
Biblical/Historical
Biblical/Historical
The Crimson Cord
Rahab's Story
Daughters Of The Promised Land book 1
by Jill Eileen Smith
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-From the back cover-
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, she 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 arrived weeks later, Rahab hopes they will keep their promise, but she has no idea what kind of challenges await her outside of 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 burst forth in high definition. Immerse yourself 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 your heart.
What a powerful rendition of the story of one of the Bible's most famous women.
This book is a hard one to review. Not because it isn't good, but because there is just so much in this special story that it's hard to highlight only a little bit. As I read The Crimson Cord I was reminded of God's mercy and forgiveness and it touched me in a way that I haven't been in years. |
This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.
Jill Eileen Smith
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The Crimson Cord is all about forgiveness and mercy. After everything that has happened to her and the choices she has made haunt Rahab. She will do whatever it takes to save her family and to find God's acceptance and love. Salmon has a little bit different issue, one that we, as Christians, often struggle with, and that is self-righteousness. That one pricked me a little while I was reading.
I would imagine that Biblical fiction is probably one of the hardest genres to write. Giving life and a different perspective to familiar passages, while trying to stay true to what the Bible actually says. I, honestly, felt that
Jill Eileen Smith was successful. She tells an entertaining story without sacrificing the Biblical record, she also weaves in some fascinating historical facts.
I quickly became invested in Rahab and her story. Jill Eileen Smith is a master at getting her readers emotionally involved in the story she is telling.
The Crimson Cord is a beautiful story of woman trapped by circumstance and destined to be remembered by history as a woman of great faith.
The last lines sum it all up, “Forgiven prostitute. Who had married a prince in Judah.” When forgiven by God, He can and will make something amazing out of us.
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Crimson Cord by Jill Eileen Smith a 4.5 Bark rating.
I would imagine that Biblical fiction is probably one of the hardest genres to write. Giving life and a different perspective to familiar passages, while trying to stay true to what the Bible actually says. I, honestly, felt that
Jill Eileen Smith was successful. She tells an entertaining story without sacrificing the Biblical record, she also weaves in some fascinating historical facts.
I quickly became invested in Rahab and her story. Jill Eileen Smith is a master at getting her readers emotionally involved in the story she is telling.
The Crimson Cord is a beautiful story of woman trapped by circumstance and destined to be remembered by history as a woman of great faith.
The last lines sum it all up, “Forgiven prostitute. Who had married a prince in Judah.” When forgiven by God, He can and will make something amazing out of us.
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Crimson Cord by Jill Eileen Smith a 4.5 Bark rating.
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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Revell (February 17, 2015) ISBN-10: 0800720342 ISBN-13: 978-0800720346 |
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