![]() He writes, “The earth has circled the sun more than two thousand times since the day Honi drew his circle in the sand, but God is still looking for circle makers” (p. But Batterson informs his readers that they should “imitate” Honi’s method of drawing prayer circles. One might think this is just a nice little inconsequential legend we can read about and move on. Though Honi is referred to in the ancient Jewish writings (Talmud, Midrash) and also by Josephus, he is not found in the Old Testament Scriptures. Honi’s full name is Honi ha-M’agel and his tomb is in Hatzor HaGlilit, Galilee. According to the author, Honi prayed with “the authority of the prophet Elijah” (p. ![]() Honi drew a ritualistic circle around himself in the sand wherein he prayed that God would pour forth rain. The Circle-Maker introduces us to the legend of Honi the circle-maker. ![]()
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