Fiction may be the most powerful kind of literature. Things that seem unbelievable and outlandish in real life become acceptable and even plausible in a well-written story. This is especially so when such things are woven into the fabric of a novel grounded in historical fact and filled with fascinating characters developed from real people. That’s exactly the kind of fiction Susanne Ratcliffe writes.
Susanne has just published her first novel, Stones of Wrath: The Tapestry. This is the first of a historical fiction series with its roots in the wanderings of Israel’s Ten Tribes – particularly the Tribe of Dan. In her first novel, Susanne introduces us to a mysterious artefact dating to Israel’s Exodus from Egypt, and a small group of faithful Hebrews who have safeguarded the artefact through the ages. This novel is set in England and Denmark in World War I, but its roots extend back through time to Mount Sinai, and forward to Israel’s complete restoration. In this three-part interview, Susanne tells us what inspired her to write about the Ten Tribes, and how this inspiration grew into a sweeping saga that incorporates centuries of academic research in to the migrations of the Tribes, as well as her own family history.
The service Susanne has done for us all is to connect the biblical story of Israel – including God’s promises about the restoration and reconciliation of Israel and Judah – with our present reality. The Bible is real and relevant to us, just as our David Jones and Barry Phillips explain in their midrash, “When YHVH Calls Your Name.” That is why we can have hope for the future, as we hear in the music of Teshuva and Solomon Lopez.

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Susanne Ratcliffe: Stones of Wrath – Israel’s Tribes in Cultural Context, part 1 - The Barking Fox

Fiction may be the most powerful kind of literature. Things that seem unbelievable and outlandish in real life become acceptable and even plausible in a well-written story. This is especially so when such things are woven into the fabric of a novel g

What does "Foreknew" and "Predestined" mean in Romans 8:29-30?

Romans 8:28-30 ESV
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

Foreknew doesn’t mean that God knew what was going to happen or who was going to do what or even the character of each person who didn’t exist yet (even if he does, that's not what the word means in this passage). It’s talking about God’s established relationship with those whom he has determined to conform into the image of his Son. "Foreknew" should be translated as "already knows".

Predestined doesn't mean that God decided from before Creation that Joe was going to Hell and John was going to Heaven. It means that God made a plan to transform all who would believe in Yeshua into living images of Yeshua.

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What does "Foreknew" and "Predestined" mean in Romans 8:29-30?

⁣Romans 8:28-30 ESV 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to

This coming week, 28 April-4 May 2024 (20-26 Nisan 5784), the Bible reading plan covers Matzot (Unleavened Bread) and Achrei Mot (After the Death).

28 Apr Exodus 34:1-26 Job 14:13-15:35 Acts 13:44-14:10 Psalm 81:1-16
29 Apr Exodus 13:17-15:26 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Acts 14:11-28 Psalm 82:1-8
30 Apr Deuteronomy 15:12-16:17 Isaiah 10:32-12:6 Acts 15:1-21 Psalm 83:1-18
01 May Exodus 13:1-15:26 Job 16:1-17:16 Acts 15:22-41 Proverbs 22:1-6
02 May Leviticus 16:1-24 Job 18:1-19:29 Acts 16:1-24 Proverbs 22:7-11
03 May Leviticus 16:25-17:7 Job 20:1-21:16 Acts 16:25-17:9 Proverbs 22:12-16
04 May Leviticus 17:8-18:30 Ezekiel 22:1-16 Acts 17:10-34 Proverbs 22:17-23

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Weekly Bible Reading For April 28-May 4: Matzot (Unleavened Bread) and Achrei Mot (After the Death) - The Barking Fox

This coming week, 28 April-4 May 2024 (20-26 Nisan 5784), the Bible reading plan covers Matzot (Unleavened Bread) and Achrei Mot (After the Death).   28 Apr  Exodus 34:1-26  Job 14:13-15:35  Acts 13:44-14:10  Psalm 81:1-1629 Apr  Exodus 13:17-15:26 

Shabbat shalom, y'all! Im going to try out the scheduled delivery of posts today, as I am feeling like I will most likely go to bed very early tonight. I hope everyone gets the rest they need to stay healthy and for a day of peace & quiet. May Yah bless you, however you observe Shabbat!

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