"Now on the morrow, as they were on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour"Upon the housetop" Homes in Eastern culture had. flat roof that was used as additional living space, and it served the same purpose as porches or patios do in our culture. The housetop was usually surrounded by. parapet (a low wall or screened railing) for privacy and safety, and here Peter could find privacy and quiet. "The sixth hour" Noon.

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Old Testament