num_pages: 416
description: 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.
language: English
title: On This Foundation
publisher: Bethany House