[Ping-Pong]

If Ruth and Rahab were just little old Jewish girls as you claim, then why would Matthew even bother to mention them in his genealogy of Jesus??? Why are not all the other little old Jewish girls listed by him???

I'm sure Diego will have a deep and scholaly answer that will tell us the answer. Until then, as a just beginning to understand Bible reader, I think it is because of the beautiful story it tells.

I have been taught that Ruth is symbolic of us, sinners that are weak and condemned while Boaz is kinsman redeemer - Jesus. Ruth will inherite the land of Boaz as we will inherite eternal life.

As far as Rehab goes - Is Rehab the harlot the same Rehab as mentioned in Matthew? Also, Matthew gives us the genealogy of Joseph, the step-father to Christ. Luke gives the genealogy of Mary.

[Uncle Chip]

As far as Rehab goes - Is Rehab the harlot the same Rehab as mentioned in Matthew? Also, Matthew gives us the genealogy of Joseph, the step-father to Christ. Luke gives the genealogy of Mary.

Who else would Rachab be??? and why mention her??? And the genealogies from David to Adam are the same.