Matthew 1:5 “Salmon was the father of Boaz (whose mother was Rahab). Boaz was the father of Obed (whose mother was Ruth). Obed was the father of Jesse. Jesse was the father of David.” Several years ...

The caricature of Rahab and other female characters in Scripture often sidelines their contribution. Several years ago, I was invited to write the notes for a new women’s study Bible. The project was ...

Many are surprised to see that prostitution and sex work is discussed in the Bible. Prostitutes are referred to as “Harlots”— a woman who sells her body for sexual use. There are three female ...

Jericho, a beautiful city on the Dead Sea, is the setting of an ancient story with an unlikely hero. There are military plans afoot, and the general sends two spies creeping into the city to ...