It was SO, SO good! I really loved it and this post. Reading the backstory behind the story is fascinating, especially when I'm not knowledgeable about the topic explored (which I wasn't and am horrified by).
The blood on the doorpost or in the doorway reminds me of Passover. And also how the Israelites were supposed to put God's word around their doorposts and gates, bind them onto their hands, and wear them on their foreheads. (Deuteronomy 6:8-9 for anyone interested). I wonder if either of these had to do with the (awful) practices at the time of sacrificing a person and using their blood on the doorpost/doorway.
Very interesting post, Jean. I've made my way through almost all of your novellas now because I found you here and read Sleep, Dearie, Sleep. :)
Thank you, J.P.! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, along with my other novellas. Thanks so much for all your support!
You should definitely click through to my post at Spirit, Sword and Truth. It's all about how the Threshold covenants tie into both the Passover and the crucifixion.
Thanks for the shout-out and for answering my questions! I always enjoy hearing about the process and inspiration behind a story. 😊
I'm glad I'm not the only one!
It was SO, SO good! I really loved it and this post. Reading the backstory behind the story is fascinating, especially when I'm not knowledgeable about the topic explored (which I wasn't and am horrified by).
The blood on the doorpost or in the doorway reminds me of Passover. And also how the Israelites were supposed to put God's word around their doorposts and gates, bind them onto their hands, and wear them on their foreheads. (Deuteronomy 6:8-9 for anyone interested). I wonder if either of these had to do with the (awful) practices at the time of sacrificing a person and using their blood on the doorpost/doorway.
Very interesting post, Jean. I've made my way through almost all of your novellas now because I found you here and read Sleep, Dearie, Sleep. :)
Thank you, J.P.! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, along with my other novellas. Thanks so much for all your support!
You should definitely click through to my post at Spirit, Sword and Truth. It's all about how the Threshold covenants tie into both the Passover and the crucifixion.
Oh great, thanks for the heads-up, I will check it out soon.