On This Foundation
by Lynn Austin
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Pub Date Oct 06 2015 | Archive Date Nov 06 2015
Bethany House | Bethany House Publishers
Description
to The Restoration Chronicles
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.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780764209000 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Ashley S, Reviewer
I began this book not knowing that it was the third and final of a series. Luckily it is one that you can pick up and read without having to have read the previous books. This was a very well written and interesting telling of the story of Nehemiah. I love the take of historical fiction of stories from the Bible. This is one that I never thought too much about and reading it in this format made me delve deeper and really think about it. It brings in other perspectives and is so interesting. You become immersed in that world and what it might have been like. I enjoyed every minute reading it. The parts of injustice are always very difficult, but it is important to not ignore the bad parts of the past, we must remember it all. The book does an excellent job of portraying a possibility of what this story would have looked like told from the perspective of everyday people from a myriad of backgrounds.
If you enjoy biblical historical fiction this book is well worth a read.
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