How does the story of Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute who aided the Israelite spies in Jericho (Joshua 2), challenge or subvert common Israelite notions of purity and chosenness?

A It demonstrates that anyone, regardless of their background, can be saved through faith and obedience to God. B It proves that moral compromise is sometimes necessary to achieve God's purposes. C It highlights the superiority of Israelite morality over Canaanite practices. D It suggests that God favors those who are willing to deceive their enemies.