# The Harlot — Olney Hymns character guide

> The Harlot in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Harlot

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i-on-select-texts-of-scripture

## Who they are

A woman of ill repute, often used as an example of forgiven sin.

## In the story

### [The Two Debtors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/98-the-two-debtors)

The unnamed woman who washes Jesus' feet with her tears and is forgiven much, demonstrating great love.

### [The Two Malefactors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/110-the-two-malefactors)

Not present in this chapter; included as a contrast to the penitent thief's faith.

### [Not in Word, but in Power](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/79-not-in-word-but-in-power)

A woman who had been vile was estranged from her evil ways after weeping over pardoned sin, showing grace changed her heart.

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