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 ...

Sylvia Hughes is a longtime Sunday School and women’s Bible study teacher, and a retired newspaper editor. She can be reached at blameditations@gmail.com.

Looking into the bible we encounter a story of a woman who was called Rahab. The biblical character Rahab’s quick decision-making process changed the destiny of her family and put them in the lineage ...