Why "Cedar Hall"?

Why Did We Choose the Name Cedar Hall?

The Cedars of Lebanon are mentioned 103 times in the Bible, and many times throughout ancient literature, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh.  They were highly prized for their fine grain, attractive color, and pleasing fragrance.  The Cedars were exceptionally durable, versatile in their uses, and immune to ravages from disease and insects.  The resin and oil derived from the trees were valued as a gift of God and a source of wealth and trade throughout the world.  

The Cedars formed a grove about a mile long at the top of Mt. Hermon, the largest peak in the Lebanese range, and it is believed this may have been the site for Transfiguration of Jesus.  The grove of trees was hard to reach due to the mountain’s steep and craggy ascent, and ancient literature contains tales of wars between the Watchers, Heaven, and mankind over the highly prized trees.  It was believed that from the roots to the spreading height, cedars were symbolic of a forest cathedral, and revealed the strong and rewarding relationship of our Heavenly Father towards us.  These beautiful trees symbolized God’s goodness and strength, and were used in the construction of the original temple by King David, along with King Solomon’s palace, and again in the rebuilding of the temple.  The Cedars of Lebanon represented holiness, eternity, peace, strength, and longevity.  Click here for further reading

A Hall is defined as “a spacious, beautiful place of worship and community; an area or passage that connects one portion to another; a pathway and symbol of societal gatherings used to feast, assemble, and preserve history and culture through oral and written traditions.”  Halls, like libraries and cathedrals, were used to gather people together under beautiful architecture to build relationships and grow.  

As we strive to provide a rich and Christ-centered education for our children and the generations to follow, we believe that these ancient symbols of God’s provision and preservation, connected to His enduring creation, are the perfect anchor for our classical academy.