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Author: Lynn Austin
Publisher: Bethany House
Expected Publication Date: 6 October 2015
When
news that the wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned
with fire, Nehemiah, Jewish cupbearer to King Artaxerxes in Persia, seeks God's
guidance. After fasting and prayer, he's given leave to travel to Jerusalem and
rebuild the city wall, not anticipating all the dangers that await him on his
arrival.
The leaders of the surrounding nations become his fierce enemies, plotting to assassinate him and halt the work. A drought, meanwhile, has left the country impoverished, many families resorting to selling their children as bondservants just to keep from starving.
Capturing the rebuilding of the wall through the eyes of a number of characters, On This Foundation is a powerful exploration of faith in the midst of oppression, and hope that, in spite of appearances, the gracious hand of God is upon those who believe.
The leaders of the surrounding nations become his fierce enemies, plotting to assassinate him and halt the work. A drought, meanwhile, has left the country impoverished, many families resorting to selling their children as bondservants just to keep from starving.
Capturing the rebuilding of the wall through the eyes of a number of characters, On This Foundation is a powerful exploration of faith in the midst of oppression, and hope that, in spite of appearances, the gracious hand of God is upon those who believe.
This sounds really good. Great pick!
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Looks interesting. Happy Reading!
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