Rahab, Prostitute of Jericho

A tale from the Book of Joshua, tastefully retold

Joshua fought the battle of Jericho. Jericho. Jericho. Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, and the walls came tumblin’ down.

Sure they did. But did you remember the part about the prostitute?

When I learned this story in 7th Grade, my teacher told us that “Rahab the Zonah,” the woman who features prominently in the Jericho conquest, was an innkeeper. Th…