{"product_id":"on-this-foundation-paperback","title":"On This Foundation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynn Austin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Powerful Concluding Novel \u003cbr\u003eto The Restoration Chronicles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapturing the rebuilding of the wall through the eyes of a number of characters, \u003ci\u003eOn This Foundation\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStone by Stone, the Wall Will Rise Once More Around God's City\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen news reaches him that Jerusalem's wall is shattered and its gates burned with fire, a distraught Nehemiah seeks God's guidance in fasting and prayer. Granted an unexpected leave from his duty as cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, Nehemiah sets out for Jerusalem to rebuild the city wall--never anticipating all the dangers that await him on his arrival. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe leaders of the surrounding nations become his fierce enemies, plotting to assassinate him and stop the wall's reconstruction forever. A drought, meanwhile, has left the country impoverished, with many families resorting to selling their children as bondservants just to keep from starving. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCapturing the rebuilding of the wall through the eyes of a number of characters, \u003ci\u003eOn This Foundation \u003c\/i\u003eis the powerful conclusion to The Restoration Chronicles. This exploration of faith in the midst of oppression offers hope that, in spite of appearances, the gracious hand of God is upon those who believe.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLynn Austin has sold more than one and a half million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, \"Hidden Places,\" has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home in western Michigan. Learn more at www.lynnaustin.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47452111438002,"sku":"9780764209000","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/68b7ab013704a6b331b57fea62ea48a8.webp?v=1778808239","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/on-this-foundation-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}