Ephrata Encapsulated
Photo provided by Ephrata Cloister What’s in a Name? Ephrata is a derivation of several words that appear in the Bible, including Ephrath, Ephrathah and Ephratah. Ephrath relates to members of the Israelite tribe of Judah. The Bible also refers to Ephrathah, the wife of Caleb and whose son, Salma, is regarded as the founder...
