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Discussion Questions
Instructions for respondents: Please read the Bible texts carefully and then answer the questions below. If you do not find a question meaningful, feel free to skip it. The main point is to read these texts in light of your own experiences. You can use the other sides of these pages to write and add pages as needed.
Rahab Questions (Joshua 2 and 6):
In what ways does the depiction of prostitution in this story overlap with what you experience and know about prostitution?
To your knowledge, in general, what relation exists between the military and prostitution?
What ethnic and class conflicts can you identify in this story?
What do you think about Rahab's help to the invading Israelites? How do you explain her behavior? Is this what you would do?
Why do you think Rahab is considered a heroine in Jewish and Christian tradition?
Is this a liberating story for prostitutes?
Questions on Solomon and the two prostitutes (I Kgs 3:16–28):
What aspects of this story overlap with your experiences with prostitution?
Do you think Solomon is a good judge? Would you want to be in his courtroom?
Why do you think the writer depicts these mothers as prostitutes?
Do the mothers get justice?
Where is the violence in this story? Who is violent?
Is there a way to read this story so as to not disparage either mother?[…]
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