On This Foundation (43 page)
Abba
âFather, Daddy.
Apadna
âA huge, open-air terrace used by Persian kings for formal ceremonies.
Beth Hakkerem
âHouse of the vineyard.
Gan Eden
âThe Garden of Eden.
Hinnon Valleyâ
The valley southwest of Jerusalem where child sacrifice took place.
Keffiah
âA flowing head covering that reached to the shoulders.
Ketubah
âThe marriage contract that made a betrothal official.
Kidron Valley
âThe valley outside Jerusalem between the city and the Mount of Olives to the east.
Kippah
âA small head covering worn by Jewish men.
Levite
âA descendant of the tribe of Levi, one of Jacob's twelve sons, who later became temple assistants.
Purim
âThe plural of
Pur
, meaning to cast lots. The festival that celebrated the Jewish deliverance under Queen Esther.
Rebbe
âRabbi, teacher.
Rhyton
âA cone-shaped drinking vessel used by Persian kings.
Shabbat
âThe Sabbath, a Jewish day of rest. It begins at sundown on Friday and lasts until sundown on Saturday.
Shema
âHebrew for “hear.” The
shema
is the Jewish confession of faith found in Deuteronomy 6:4. It begins “Hear, O Israel . . .”
Torah
âThe first five books of the Bible, which contain God's Law.
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areful study of Scripture and commentaries support the fictionalization of this story. To create authentic speech, the author has paraphrased the words of biblical figures such as Ezra. However, the New International Version has been directly quoted when characters are reading, singing, or reciting Scripture passages.Â
Interested readers are encouraged to research the full accounts of these events in the Bible as they enjoy T
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Scripture references for
On This Foundation
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Esther 2:21â23; 6:1â3; 9:1â17
Nehemiah 1â13 (*No
te especially 3:12â“Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, repaired the next section with the help of his daughters.”)
Exodus 20:8â11; 21:1â11; 21:20;Â 22:25; 31:12â17
Deuteronomy 5:12â15; 15:7â18; 23:19â20; 31:11â13
Leviticus 25:39â46
Numbers 27:1â12
Joshua 1:1â9
Ezekiel 22:24â25, 29â31
Genesis 29:14â20
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All She Ever Wanted
All Things New
Eve's Daughters
Hidden Places
Pilgrimage
A Proper Pursuit
Though Waters Roar
Until We Reach Home
While We're Far Apart
Wings of Refuge
A Woman's Place
Wonderland Creek
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Candle in the Darkness
Fire by Night
A Light to My Path
C
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Gods & Kings
Song of Redemption
The Strength of His Hand
Faith of My Fathers
Among the Gods
T
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Return to Me
Keepers of the Covenant
On This Foundation
