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Rahab helps Israel's spies escape from Jericho (Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore)
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Between 432 and 440
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Description
The mosaic is composed of two scenes.
Top: an angel holding a sword appears to Joshua in front of Jericho
Bottom: Israel's spies flee Jericho with the help of the prostitute Rahab, then report back to Joshua
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Notice #025623
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Licence CC0 (Creative Commons Zero)