On This Foundation

Name: On This Foundation
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Author: Lynn Austin
ISBN: 9781490694610

Author: Lynn Austin

Series: Restoration Chronicles #2

Narrator: Suzanne Toren

Unabridged: 14 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/06/2015

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious

Synopsis

The Powerful Concluding Novel 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.

About Lynn Austin

Lynn Austin has sold more than 1.5 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christian Fiction on October 22, 2015

I'm not sure why, but every time I pick up a Biblical fiction book I somehow expect that I am going to be heading into a slower-paced read. But such is not the case with "On This Foundation" which I honestly found to be so completely absorbing that I read the entire thing in one day (including late......more

Goodreads review by Brittany on December 18, 2021

4 Stars ✨ “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty. This series ends with the biblical story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls o......more

Goodreads review by Christine on November 29, 2019

This book far exceeded my expectations. I purchased it at least 2 years ago at a massive book sale but hadn’t picked it up until now. Biblical fiction is not my favourite genre mainly because I already know the general story, leaving me with little suspense. But as you read the pages of this book, y......more